Celebrate Dashain in Nepal
ID: GYG611688-1027683
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País: Alemania
Duración:
02:30 horas
Descripción
The longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese people throughout the globe.
Ghaṭasthapana (“sowing Jamara") marks the beginning of Dashain. On this day the kalasha is filled with holy water which is then covered with cow dung and sewn with barley seeds. Dashain is celebrated by majority of ethnic community in Nepal. It is celebrated during the month of October.
Another main day is Fulpati. It is the seventh day of Dashain. Traditionally, on this day, the royal kailasha, banana stalks, jamara and sugar cane are tied with red cloth and is brought by Brahmins from Gorkha. Another big day of Dashain is the Maha Aasthami, It is the eighth day of Dashain. On this day people worship God Durga and the Blood Thirsty Kali. People slaughter animals for Durga. Another main day of Dashain is Mahanavami in the day people worship Lord Bhawani. Traditionally on this day people have to eat nine times. Another important day is Bijaya Dashami, It is the tenth day of Dashain. On this day elder’s put tika and jamara to the children’s forehead’s. A mixture of rice, yogurt and vermilion is prepared by the women. Elders give Dakshina (amount of money) to younger people along with the blessings. Tika is continuous during five days from the day of Bijaya Dashami. The last day of the festival is Kojagrata Purnima which is the 15th day of Ghatasthapana, which falls on the full moon day.
People attend temples and shrines on this day to pray and obtain blessings. They also pay visits to their elders' homes to get tika, a sacred mark on the forehead, and jamara, a grain garland
Lo más destacado
- Experience Nepali grand Dashain festival
- Live like a local people and observe local lifestyle from up close
- Gain the rich cultural experience by being a part of local family
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
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INCLUIDO
- Authentic Dashain celebration with a local Nepali family
- Traditional Dashain tika and jamara ceremony
- Introduction to the meaning and traditions of Dashain
- Participation in family/festival activities
- Traditional Dashain snacks
- Cultural interaction with local hosts
- Opportunity to learn about Nepali Dashain customs and family traditions
- Tea / local refreshments
- Local cultural host
NO INCLUYE
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be sellect form add-ons)
- Full lunch (can be sellect from add-ons)
- Alcoholic beverages (can be sellect from add-ons)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
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Cancelaciones
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