Dasain aayo
Dasain aayo, Dasain, the longest and the most auspicious festival in Nepali culture, is celebrated by worshipping goddess Durga in all her manifestations with various pujas and offerings.
25 September, Ghatastapana: Jau (barley) is planted in a kalash (vessel) filled with holy water to produce jamara (malt sapling) that is used on the seventh day.
1 October, Fulpati: Seventh day when fulpati (jamara, different types of flowers and banana stalks) is brought to Kathmandu from Gorkha. Generally families bring fulpatis to their prayer rooms.
2 October, Maha Astami: The day of Kaalratri puja to worship Kali, a demonic avatar of Goddess Durga.
3 October, Maha Nawami and Dashami: The day marks the victory of goddess Durga over the demon. The Taleju temple at Hanuman Dhoka is opened for public only once a year on this day. Factories, machineries and vehicles are worshipped. People take tikas, jamaras and blessings from their elders.
7 October, Kojagrat Purnima: Tika goes on till this day and Dasain finally concludes.
Yoga, A workshop tailored to help trekkers to prepare, restore and learn through yoga. Rs 1,350, 28 September, 2 to 5pm, Pranamaya Yoga Studio, Thamel
Festive night, An evening with live music, scrumptious dinner and exciting games. Rs 1,500, 26 September, Greenwich Hotel, Sanepa, 98010082092
Pre-Dasain, Fun night for families and friends with music by S.O.S. Rs 1,000, 27 September, Road House Dining, Lajimpat
Dasain party, Party with friends and families in an open, comfortable space with live acoustic music. 27 September, 4 to 10pm, The Organic Village Bu-keba, Bakhundole
Carnival, An event amid Dasain packed with food stalls, children activities, shows and displays. Entry: Rs 100, 27 September, 10am onwards, Hotel Platinum, Soaltee Mode, 9851085623
Dasain Dhamaka, A chilled afternoon with kite-flying followed by a screening of a film by Hayao Miyazaki. 27 September, 1 to 7pm, Sattya, Jawalakhel
Let’s write, An hour-long writing workshop hosted by editors of literary magazine La.Lit. 26 September, Quixote’s Cove, Ekantakuna, Register: editor@lalitmag.com,
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Changa Fiesta, Bring out your spool, join the kite-flying competition and enjoy barbeque, bingo and music. Entry: Rs 500, 27 September, 2pm onwards, Hotel Snowman, Nagarkot
Changa-Chait, Join the enjoyment in a kite-flying competition on an open ground. Rs 100, 27 September, 1pm onwards, Nepal Cricket Stadium, Mulpani