GORKHA, Oct 21: A palanquin containing the Phulpati has been send from the Dashainghar in Gorkha Durbar to be carried all the way to Hanumandhoka Durbar in Kathmandu, according to the main priest of Gorkha Durbar, Sharada Prasad Bhattarai.

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today.

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Nepali people, mainly Hindus, are observing Phulpati, the seventh day of Dashain festival.

Most of us, all over Nepal, celebrate Dashain but we aren’t familiar with the many concepts and stories of this main festival of Hindus. Like with everything else, there are many myths and facts associated with Dashain that can help you see the festival in a new light. Also, the information can make for good conversation starters.