culture

The Festivalof Dashain

         We have many festivals in our country. The Dashain is the greatest of our festivales.It is celebrated for ten days.Goddess Durga is worshipped in this festival.She is worshipped for nine days.This period is called Navaratri(nine night).During the Navaratri people worship the image of Durga at home.They alsivivit temple of the Goddess Durga is considered shakti(power).She signifies thevictory of God over Evel.People sacrifice birds and animals and make othes offerings.The chean their houses and put on new clothes.People take rest from work and pass the time in merry-making.Schools,campuses,offices and bussiness concerns remain closed.The superiours put Tika on their foreheads and Jamara on their head and bless them.

       Vijay Dashami is a time of showing good will and bestowing blessing. People forget their illfeeling and quarrels and welcame one another.