Understand the importance of Dashain?

All of us talk about kite flying or greedily anticipate the money we will likely make from all the dakshina during the auspicious month, but little do we know about the importance of this long lasting festival that is celebrated by Hindus worldwide.

The significance behind the massive festivity is to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Some believe it is the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura while a few others believe it is the victory of Ram over Ravan. Both ways, it is marked by 10 days of various celebrations such as Ghatasthapana, Fulpati, Maha Astami, Maha Navami and Bijaya Dashami.This season, make it a habit to learn a little everyday about your religious background and the significance of it in your family. Familiarize yourself with the various pujas and rituals that are followed, delicacies that are prepared, music that is played, card games and offerings made to God. It is not only interesting to know about these mythologies but to be able to connect it to your bloodline is a feeling of awe.

So, sit down next to your grandmother or grandfather and ask them about it. Expand your knowledge and know why it means so much to them. Later, you can share the same with your younger siblings and cousins.

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