Dashain spirit sweeps Nepal as villages, temples and roads come alive (photo feature)
Summary
Dashain celebrations are in full swing across Nepal, with villages, temples and roads busy with decorated homes, traditional swings, returning travelers and worshippers observing Maha Ashtami. The festival has brought a wave of family reunions, ritual observances and cultural activity from rural areas to urban centers.
Key Points
- Decorated houses, bamboo swings and festive crowds have transformed villages and cities across Nepal as Dashain gains momentum.
- Maha Ashtami has drawn large numbers of worshippers to temples and Shakti Pithas for prayers to Goddess Durga.
- Many Nepalis are traveling home from abroad or other parts of the country for family reunions during the festival.
- The scenes highlight Dashain as both a major religious observance and a celebration of Nepali cultural identity.
