Dashain Festival or Bijaya Dashami is a 15-day national festival in Nepal. It is the longest and most auspicious festival in Nepal. This great festival is celebrated by Nepalis all over the world. Not only is it the longest running festival in the country, it is also the most anticipated. As one of his most popular countries, Nepal has a national festival as Dashain. The festival takes place in September or October and begins on Shukla Paksha (Bright Moon Week) in the month of Ashwin and ends on Purnima on the full moon. Of the 15 days on which it is celebrated, the most important days are the 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. Across the country, Shakti is revered in all its manifestations. The festival is also known for its focus on family reunification and renewal of community ties. People from different parts of the world gather to celebrate together. All authorities, educational institutions and other offices are closed during the festival.

Dashain symbolizes the victory of good over evil. For followers of Shaktism, it represents the victory of Goddess Shakti. In Hindu mythology, the demon Mahishasura brought terror to Devaloka (the world of the gods), but Durga killed the demon. His first nine days of Dashain symbolize the struggle that took place between the different manifestations of Durga and Mahishasura. The tenth day is the day when Durga finally defeats him. For other Hindus, the festival symbolizes Rama’s victory over Ravana, as narrated in the Ramayana.