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Dashain (दशैं) is the 15-day national (religious) festival of NEPAL.
It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese
annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and creed
throughout the globe . The festival falls around September–October,
starting from the bright lunar fortnight and ending on the day of full
moon.
Throughout the country the goddess Durga in all her manifestations are worshiped with innumerable pujas, abundant offerings and thousands of animal sacrifices for the ritual of holy bathing, thus drenching the goddess for days in blood. This festival is also known for its emphasis on the family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. People return from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate together. All the government offices, educational institutes and other offices remain closed during the festival period.
Throughout the country the goddess Durga in all her manifestations are worshiped with innumerable pujas, abundant offerings and thousands of animal sacrifices for the ritual of holy bathing, thus drenching the goddess for days in blood. This festival is also known for its emphasis on the family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. People return from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate together. All the government offices, educational institutes and other offices remain closed during the festival period.
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