Ambassador Berry celebrated the Dashain festival with his colleagues and their family members.

They exchanged gifts and flied kites on the premises of the Embassy.

“As Bada Dashain already into full-swing, I called my colleagues and his family members and celebrated the festival with much gusto. I would like to wish you all Happy Bada Dashain,” tweeted the ambassador.

Likewise, Ambassador Berry has extended warm wishes to all the Nepalis on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

Dashain festival is celebrated with great fervor and joy across Nepal. The festival is observed for a fortnight.

Dashain festival 2021 has started on October 07 and ends on October 20.

NepaliSansar Wishes all the Nepalis a Happy Bada Dashain!

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The vaccination centers will be set up in all the wards of Kathmandu City. The administration will also set up additional centers to administer the first dose of Vero Cell until October 10.

Apart from the 32 vaccination centers, Vero Cell vaccinations would be performed by the Nepal Police Hospital, Bir Hospital, Civil Service Hospital, Paropakar Hospital, and Birendra Military Hospital. This was stated by Hari Bahadur Kunwar, Chief of Public Health Department of KMC.

The interested parties would have to submit a voluntary application form. The individuals are requested to come to the vaccination centers and attend the vaccination sessions during the three-day sessions.

The registration card or registration numbers have to be taken along with the individuals going for the vaccination. The KMC authorities stated this.

The vaccinations will start at 10 AM in the morning and will end at 4 PM during these three days.

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In the last week, the Himalayan Airlines officials donated stationaries including notebooks, registers, pens and the academic course books for various grades to Prayas Nepal.

The airlines operator also handed over different educative COVID-19 safety posters for display in the organization to increase awareness of the safety protocols.

“We have firm commitment to our CSR activities and Step towards Education is one such initiative to keep our association with Prayas Nepal alive for the bright future of their children. The important aim is to advance equity in education and helping every child with dreams and determination to achieve their potential,” said Mrs. Ujjwala Dali, Head of Department – Brand and Service Improvement.

“With improving pandemic situation, Govt. is planning to reopen the schools and children are hopeful for ‘in person” schooling. On the threshold of biggest festival of Dashain, Himalaya Airlines has thus chosen to bring smiles on the faces Prayas Nepal’s children,” she added.

Receiving the educational supplies, Ms. Mani Joshi, President of Prayas Nepal, expressed her gratitude for the support.

“Himalaya Airlines is like a family to us, and we are ever grateful for their continual support since 2017,” she said.

“Their contribution to our children’s educational needs and interactive visits have always provided a boost to our children. We hope this bond remains everlasting. We wish for Himalaya’s continual success and extend heartiest wishes to Himalaya family for the upcoming auspicious occasion of Bada Dashain.”

Prayas Nepal is home to 26 aspiring children including 3 specially-abled children as well. Over the past few years, these children have excelled in their academic as well as extracurricular activities like dance and sports.

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The government has initiated this launch as two massive festivals are on the horizon of the nation. As Dashain and Tihar are set to be celebrated in October and November, respectively, the government has decided to meet consumer demand.

These ration shops will stay open and operational until the Chhath festival is celebrated on November 10.

Depots and outlets managed by the Food Food Management and Trading Company, and Salt Trading Corporation will soon be transformed into fair-price shops.

Additionally, the companies will sell the daily rations on mobile vehicles.

The commerce ministry stated that certain commodities would be retailed at discounted prices to the consumers. Rice, salt, beans, sugar, dairy products, and goats are among the items which will be discounted.

The central government of Nepal has also asked the Nepal Oil Corporation to maintain a smooth supply of fuel during this festive season.

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However, the exams will be held only after COVID-19 vaccination arrangements are made for class 12 students.

The NEB said that they are ready to conduct the examination before Dashain if the Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) allows it.

The Board also confirmed that 15 days prior notification will be issued for the students after receiving approval from the CCMC.

Last week, the Parliament’s Education and Health Committee has recommended the NEB to conduct the Grade 12 exams promptly, for the repeated postponements would negatively impact the students.

Education Ministry Secretary Ram Prasad Thapaliya blamed the CCMC for postponing the Grade 12 Exams at the last moment.

“All students in the Kathmandu Valley sitting for the tests were vaccinated against COVID-19.”

“Both the Board and the Ministry are in favor of holding the tests,” he added.

The NEB recently postponed the class 12 examinations, which were scheduled to start from Shrawan 31, upon recommendation from the CCMC.

As the exam has already been postponed twice, the NEB stated that it is working on a schedule to ensure that the examination does not have to be rescheduled again.

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With at least ten long weekends, 2021 brings some good news for people who like to travel and celebrate a lot.

Though Nepal is a small Himalayan nation, it is rich in cultural diversities of around 125 ethnic, tribal, and social groups. The Nepali Government has acknowledged a number of holidays every month to accommodate all the major festivals, traditions, and cultures.

Here, we have enlisted all the public holidays and observances in Nepal in 2021 that includes national holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, and religious holidays.

List of Nepal Public Holidays 2021

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However, PM Oli’s festival wishes courted controversy on social media for using the old political map of Nepal in the greeting message.

The PM was criticized and trolled on social media for not using the revised political map of Nepal that included three disputed areas, Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura.

In response to the massive criticism, the Nepali Government clarified that the map used in PM Oli’s Dashain greetings was distorted because of technical reasons and added that the administration is seriously looking into the matter.

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— K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) October 23, 2020

According to the PM’s Press Advisor Surya Thapa, the map used in the PM’s greeting message was a revised one but was not visible due to its small size.

“For the sake of design, the map that was used has been subjected to rumors and comments that are unnecessary. It is natural that we would be using the map which is nationally acceptable,” said. Thapa

“We are very concerned about the misinterpretation of the map that was used in Prime Minster Oli’s Dashain greetings. This is something that we are seriously looking into, he added.

Earlier in June, the Nepali Parliament approved the new political map featuring three disputed areas Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura.

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This is the longest Hindu festival in Nepal, traditionally celebrated for 15 days from the Shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of the month and ending on Purnima (full moon).

The festival marks the victory of the Goddess Durga over the Demon Mahisasur. As part of celebrations, devotees visit various temples of Goddess Durga, Mahalaxmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati and other deities reminiscent of power, knowledge, and wealth.

Ghatasthapana (day 1), Fulpati (day 7), Maha Asthami (day 8), Maha Navami (day 9), Vijaya Dashami (day 10), and Kojagrata Purnima (day 15) are the most important events under Dashain each marked with a different set of rituals.

10:19 AM: The Best Time for Dashain Tika

According to the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (Calendar Determination Committee), the most auspicious time for receiving and offering Baba Dashain tika today is 10:19 AM (NPT).

However, as Bijaya Dashami is the most auspicious day of the 15-day long Bada Dashain festival, the Committee said that tika could be received and offered at any time today.

Likewise, the best time for Devi Bisarjan is 10:11 AM (NPT).

Tika is a mixture of rice grains, red vermilion powder, yogurt, and curd and put on the forehead of younger relatives as a blessing of the goddess Durga on this auspicious day. Moreover, jamara, newly-germinated barley or maize shoots, are worn behind the ears during Dashain.

However, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has advised people to follow health protocols owing to the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Celebrate Dashain From Where You Are, Urges PM Oli!

On the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended warm wishes to all the Nepali citizens at home and abroad.

He requested all Nepalis to celebrate the festival cost-effectively and hygienically and refrain from doing any malicious activities in the name of the festival.

“This Dashain, let’s celebrate it from the location where we are at the moment, considering the high risk of COVID-19 infection on senior citizens, children, and people with underlying health conditions,” said PM Oli.

He also informed that the ‘traditional public tika program’ at the Prime Minister’s Residence would not be held this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Dashain 2077 Greetings!

NepaliSansar wishes all the Nepalis at home and abroad a very Happy and Prosperous Dashain 2077!

May Goddess Durga bless your homes and families with prosperity, wealth, and Health. May this festival be a time of renewed joy, happiness, peace, hope, and strengthen the bond among family and friends.

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During these days, devotees throng Durga temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga. The festival marks the victory of the Goddess Durga over the Demon Mahisasur.

There are nine famous Durga Temples in Kathmandu, symbolizing nine deities of Goddess Durga. Devotees take a holy bath in these nine ghats of temples and worship the nine deities of Goddess Durga.

Famous Durga Temples in Kathmandu

1) Chamunda Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Shankhmul, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Chamunda Bhagwati
• Worshipped On: First day of Dashain

2) Shova Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Shova Bhagwati, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Lutidevi
• Worshipped On: Second day of Dashain

3) Gokarneshwor Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Gokarna, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Gokarneshwor
• Worshipped On: Third day of Dashain

4) Janaleshwar Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Kalmochan, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Janaleshwar
• Worshiped On: Fourth day of Dashain

5) Manamaijudevi Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Pachali, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Manamaijudevi
• Worshiped On: Fifth day of Dashain

6) Batsaladevi Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Tokha, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Batsaladevi
• Worshiped On: Sixth day of Dashain

7) Nine Ajimas Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Arya Ghat, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Nine Ajimas Bhagwati
• Worshiped On: Seventh day of Dashain

8) Kankeshwari Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Teku, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Kankeshwari
• Worshiped On: Eighth day of Dashain

9) Guheshwari Bhagwati Temple

• Location: Dhoka Tole, Kathmandu
• Deity: Goddess Guheshwari
• Worshiped On: Ninth day of Dashain

NepaliSansar Wishes All The Readers A Happy ‘Vijaya Dasami’ in Advance!

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Today, the country celebrates Maha Navami, the ninth day of the Dashain celebrations. Nepalis will be visiting temples of Goddess Durga, who is believed to be the ‘deity of victory & might’. Also, Nepalis worship the deity Vishwa Karma, the ‘God of Creativity’.

Animals, especially buffaloes are sacrificed on the occasion to honor the goddess. Military officers dressed in their uniforms with their medals play bands of war tunes and perform gun-firing in the air.

When the ceremony ends, the temple courtyards are filled with blood till ankle-level.

On this day, people get their vehicles, machinery, musical instruments and anything else that gives them a blessed livelihood.

Let’s take a look at the preparations and celebrations of Dashain 2076 (2019) across the country:

As part of celebrations of the Dashain festival in Nepal, devotees have been visiting various temples of Goddess Durga, Mahalaxmi, Mahakali and Maha Saraswati and other deities reminiscent of power, knowledge and wealth.

In Kathmandu, devotees are visiting the Bagalamukhi, Bajra Barahi, Bhadrakali, Bagalamukhi, Bijeshwari, Naradevi, Guheshwari, Maitidevi, Naxal Bhagawati and Shova Bhagawati temples among others in large numbers.

More than 1 million people in 10 days have left their villages to celebrate the Dashain festival. 992, 867 individuals alone left from Kathmandu as of October 01, 2019. 119,467 vehicles were used to carry these individuals from the city, informed the Metropolitan Police Traffic Division (MPTD). Likewise, a total of 60,000 people have entered Kathmandu Valley for the Dussehra celebrations.

1) Natives Sow Jamara in Gorkha’s Dashain Ghar – On the first day of Bada Dashain festival, natives of Gorkha sowed the traditional Jamara – barley shoots to mark Ghatasthapana (the first day of Dashain). The ritual was performed at the Gorakhali and Manakamna temples in Gorkha on September 29, 2019.  People worshipped Lord Ganesh, diyo and kalas as mentioned in the vedas.

2) Students Receive Dashain Expense from PM KP Sharma Oli – In view of the upcoming Dashain festival, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented students with a Dashain cash gift of NPR 5,000 on October 01, 2019. The Prime Minister has announced his guardianship for the students one and half years back. They include Grade 2 students from Ramdulari Secondary School of Kalyanpur municipality and two others from Mugu district.

3) NCP Organizing Dashain Tea Party – The ruling Nepal Communist Party has decided to hold a Dashain tea party on October 16, 2019 in view of the Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. The NCP said that it will be inviting more than 100,000 individuals to the event, which will be held at Bhrikutimandap. This includes artistes, business community members, constitutional body officials and diplomatic agencies representatives among others.

4) Nepal Rastra Bank Issues New Currency – The NRB announced that it will be issuing new banknotes for the Dashain festival from September 27, 2019. It further stated that a person could avail of new banknotes up to NPR 18,500 until October 01, 2019. The new currency was made available at different banks and financial institutions.

Dashain 2076 Greetings

Nepali Sansar takes this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous Dashain 2076!

May Goddess Durga bless your homes and families with prosperity, peace and happiness. May this festival be a time of renewed joy, hope and strengthen the bond among family and friends.

Dashain is Nepal’s biggest festival and this is evident through its scale and grandeur. The country is a colorful sight during this time. Have you visited Nepal during Dashain?

A Colorful Nepal Dashain (In photos)

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