Dasain Fesival

Dasian is the most important festive in Nepal. Families return to their hometowns to spend time together. The festival is celebrated for 15 days in late September or early October to celebrate the victory of goddess Durga over the forces of evil personified in the buffalo demon Mahisasura.

The first week is a low-key affair revolving family. On the 8th day, called Maha Astami and the night, called Kala Ratri, the animal sacrifices begin. Goats, water buffaloes and ducks will be sacrificed to the goddess Durga.

Kites can be seen through out the sky as children, and some adults, enjoy some peaceful leisure time. Small children will get into mischief while parents are away at temple during the festival. A common, but annoying, game is throwing thorny balls at female visitors. The ball does not hurt, but it can get stuck in your hair and you may need to cut.

Tihar ( Dipawali)

Tihar is the second most important festival in Nepal; it is a five-day festival celebrated in late October or early November. It is a festival of lights since most people will light up their houses with candles. It is especially beautiful in Bhaktapur due to the colors and designs of the buildings as well as the close proximity to which everyone lives.
The Nepalese festival, is compared by many with the Deepawali festival of India. The purpose of celebration is to worship Goddess Laxmi. According to Hindu scriptures, Laxmi is the Goddess of Wealth. The devotees lit oil lamps and candles to illuminate their homes. Kathmandu dons the look of a sparkling diamond on Tihar.

  Gai Jatra ( Cow festival)

GaiThe gai or cow is holy to Hindus . She represents Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, and guides the souls of the departed to the gates of the Netherworld. But Gai Jatra is not a somber occasion. Satire, jokes, fancy costumes, and colorful processions are the order of the day as people recall how an eighteenth century king rallied his people to cheer his queen upon the death of their son. Those who have experienced the death of close ones during the past year share their sorrow and fake comfort in the fact that the gai has safely transported the departed souls on their afterlife journey. Young men wearing women's saris, children`dressed up as cows, and whimsical characters of all sorts fill the streets. Special issues of local magazines poke fun at everyone and everything - even the most important people aren't spared.

Holy Festival ( Color festival)

Fagu Purnima is one of the most colorful and playful festivals of Nepal. The chit pole, decorated with colorful flags and erected on the first day of Fagu at Kathmandu's Durbar Square, is a formal announcement to all; hide your good clothes, for througout the week you may be splashed with coloured powder and water balloons. The last day is the wildest, youths covered with red vermillion powder roam the streets as inviting targets.

   Tej Festival

Teej is a fasting festival for Hindu women. It takes place on the third day of Shukla Paksha (bright moon fortnight) of the Shraavana or Saawan month of Hindu calendar that normally falls from late July to early September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the festival is celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. The festival is a three-day-long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting.