Dashain : The Greatest Festivals of Nepal 🇳🇵 | Explore Nepali Culture and Traditions

In this video, let’s explore some of the most celebrated festivals of Nepal and discover their cultural and religious significance. From the lights of Tihar and the colours of Holi to the blessings of Dashain and the cultural celebrations of Indra Jatra, every festival has its own unique beauty and meaning.

LITTLE DESCRIPTION

Dashain is one of the biggest and most important festivals celebrated in Nepal. It is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The festival usually lasts for 15 days and is celebrated with great joy and happiness. During Dashain, families gather together, elders put tika and jamara on younger family members, and give them blessings. People wear new clothes, enjoy delicious food, fly kites, and play on traditional swings called ping. Dashain is a special time for family reunions, love, blessings, and togetherness.

VOCABULARIES

Romanized Nepali	English
Dashain	Dashain festival
Jamara	Sacred barley shoots
Aashirbaad	Blessing
Puja	Worship
Devi	Goddess
Durga	Goddess Durga
Durga puja	Worshiping goddess Durga
Mandir	Temple
Pariwar	Family
Aafanta	Relatives
Bhetghat	Gather, Get-together
Khusi	Happiness
Parampara	Tradition
Naya luga	New clothes
Utsab	Celebration
Sanskriti	Culture
Gahana	Jewelry
Dakshina	Money or gift given as a blessings.
Ping	Traditional swing
Changa	Kite
Changa udaaunu	Fly a kite
Mithai	Sweets
Bhoj	Feast
Masu	Meat
Khasi	Male goat
Khana	Food, meal
Pahuna	Guest
Nimantrana	Invitation
Swagat	Welcome
Yatra	Travel, Journey
Gaaun	Village
Ghar	Home, House
Sarsafai	Cleaniness, Cleaning
Tayari	Preparation
Kinmel	Shopping
Chhutti	Holiday
Bida	Leave,Holiday
Aashish	Blessing, Good wishes
Jyestha	Elders, Senior
Samman	Respect
Bijaya	Victory, Win
Satya	Truth
Asatya	False
Navadurga	Nine forms of goddess Durga
Ghatasthapana	First day of Dashain
Fulpati	Dashain ritual day
Maha-asthami	Eighth day of Dashain
Mahanawami	Ninth day of Dashain
Bijayadashami	Main tika day of Dashain
Purnima	Full moon day
Subhakamana	Best wishes
Akshyata	Unbroken rice used for rituals
Kalash	Ritual pot
Puja samagri	Worship items
Incense	Dhup
Bali	Ritual animal sacrifice
Pabitra	Sacred,Pure
Subha	Auspicious
Dharmik	Religious

USEFUL SENTENCES

English	Romanized Nepali
Dashain is coming.	Dashain aaundaichha.
I received tika.	Maile tika lagaye.
The jamara is yellow.	Jamara pahenlo chha.
I received a blessing.	Maile aashirbaad paye.
We worship Goddess Durga.	Hami devi Durgako puja garchhaun.
My family is big.	Mero pariwar thulo chha.
Relatives came home.	Aafantaharu ghar aaunubhayo.
Everyone is happy.	Sabaijana khusi chhann.
This is our tradition.	Yo hamro parampara ho.
I bought new clothes.	Maile naya luga kiney.
Children play on swings.	Bachchaharu ping khelchhann.
I flew a kite.	Maile changa udaye.
I received a lots of dakshina.	Maile dherai dakshina paaye.
There is a feast at home today,	Aaja ghar ma bhoj chha.
I like sweets.	Malai mithai mann parchha.
Dashain preparation is underway.	Dashainko tayari hundaichha.
I’ll go to the village.	Ma gaaun jaanchhu.
There are long holidays during Dashain.	Dashainma laamo chhutti hunchha.
We respect elders.	Hami thulalai samman garchhaun.
This is the victory of truth.	Yo satyako bijaya ho.
The nine forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped.	Navadurgako puja gainchha.
Jamara is planted on Ghatasthapana.	Ghatasthapanama jamara rakhinchha.
Today is phulpaati.	Aaja fulpaati ho.
Tika is received on Bijaya Dashami.	Bijayadashamima tika lagaainchha.
Purnima is the final day of Dashain.	Purnima Dashainko antim din ho.
Best wishes for Dashain!!	Dashainko Subhakama!!

USEFUL CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
CONVERSATION 1: Talking about jamara
A: Have you planted Jamara?	Timile jamara lagayou?
B: Yes, we planted it on Ghatasthapana.	Ho, hamile Ghatasthapana ko din lagayou.
CONVERSATION 2: Talking about aashirbaad
A: What do you receive from your elders?	Timile thula bada baata ke pauchhau?
B: I received blessing for a happy life.	maile sukhi jiwanko laagi aashirbaad paye.
CONVERSATION 3: TALKING ABOUT PUJA
A: Did you perform worship this morning?	Ke timile aaja bihana puja garyau?
B:Yes, I worshipped Goddess Durga?	Ho, maile Devi Durgako puja garen.
CONVERSATION 4: Talking about mandir
A: Are you going to the temple?	Bihan timi mandir jaadaichhau?
B: Yes, I’m going with my family.	Ho, ma pariwarsanga jaandai chhu.
CONVERSATION 5: TALKING ABOUT AAFANTA
A: Are your relatives coming today?	Ke timra aafanta haru aaudai hunuhunchha?
B: Yes, they are coming for Tika.	Ho, Uhaharu tika ko laagi aaudai hunuhunchha.

GRAMMAR REFERENCE

English verb	Romanized Nepali meaning	Present	Past	Future
Worship	Puja garnu	Puja garchhu	Puja gare	Puja garnechhu
Celebrate	Manaaunu	Manaauchhu	Manaaye	Manaaunechhu
Plant	Ropnu	Ropchhu	Rope	Ropnechhu
Receive	Paunu	Paunchhu	Paye	Paunechhu
Visit	Bhetna jaanu	Bhetna jaanchhu	Bhena gaye	Bhetna janechhu
Gather	Jamghat hunu	Jamghar garchhu	Jamghat garyou	Jamghat garnechhu
Bless	Aashirbaad dinu	Aashirbaad dinchhu	Aashirbaad diye	Aashirbaad dinechhu
Meet	Bhetnu	Bhetchhu	Bhete	Bhetnechhu
Enjoy	Ramailo garnu	Ramailo garchhu	Ramailo gare	Ramailo garnechhu
Follow	Palana garnu	Palana garchhu	Palana gare	Palana garnechhu