Essay on Dashain
is often asked in various levels of exams in Nepal. The following essay on
"Dashain" is a sample essay for school and college students.
We will be uploading different versions of the essay over time.
Brainstorming for the essay Dashain
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15 days |
Greatest festival |
Dashain-a festival |
When does it fall? |
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Why we celebrate? |
How long? |
Negative points |
Positive points |
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Who celebrate it? |
Why do we celebrate it? |
Plus points-family unity |
Minus points-high expenditure
"Dasa" |
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Significance |
gathering |
sharing |
conclusion |
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Sample 1]: Essay on Dashain (285 words)
Dashain, or
Vijaya Dasami, or Dashera, is the greatest festival of the Hindu religion's
followers. The festival is celebrated for 15 days, worshipping the goddess
Durga. It usually falls in the months of Ashwin or Kartik.
Dashain is
also known as Durga Puja since the festival celebrates the victory of the
goddess Durga over the forces of evil in the guise of the buffalo demon,
Mahishasur. Since Durga is a blood-thirsty goddess, the festival is marked by
sacrificing thousands of cocks, ducks, he-goats and buffaloes in the temples.
Similarly, Dashain is also called Vijaya Dashami, marking the victory of Ram
over the demon king, Rawan.
Just before
Dashain, people clean and wash their houses. In the country, traditional swings
are erected in public places.
Dashain is
celebrated for 15 days. The first important day is Gatasthapana. On this day, a
sacred jar of water is prepared in each house. Likewise, barley seeds are kept
in a dark place so that while sprouting, the seedlings become yellow. These
yellow seedlings are called jamara. The seventh day is called Phulpati, which
means the "Day of Flowers." Maha Ashtami, or the Great Eighth Day, or
Kala Ratri, or the Black Night, or the Nawa Ratri, follows Phulpati. On these
days, sacrifices and offerings to Durga are observed. The tenth day is called
"Tika Day" or "Vijaya Dashami", which is very important.
People receive red rice tika or akshata from the elderly and give tika to the
young with jamara and blessings. The festival ends on Kojagrat Purnima.
In
conclusion, although Dashain is expensive and is "dasa," it is such a
festival that provides a chance to meet people and reunite families during the
holiday from Phulpati to Dwadashi.