Dashain is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. It is connected to Hindu tales about the goddess Durga defeating the demons Ravana and Mahisasur. These demons terrorized the people of India. Nepalis today look forward to Dashain for family reunions, gifts, delicious food and receiving blessings.
Yes! Dashain falls after the rice harvest. That rice is used for the tika that is placed on family members’ foreheads as a blessing.
