Written by: Tanishq Shakya - 2027020, Grade V
Posted on: 10 November, 2020
My name is Tanishq Shakya and I am 12 years old. I live in Chabahil, Kutubahal. It has been many months since we have been staying at home. Even in our greatest festival; Dashain, we stayed home all day long. We hardly visited any places. Now, I am going to say how I celebrated my Dashain. Let’s begin with the first day of Dashain, Ghatasthapana.
First day of Dashain (Ghatasthapana):
On the first day of Dashain, I was at my maternal uncle’s house. In the morning my grandmother had planted jamara then I went for my online classes from 9:30 am till 1:30 pm. After the class, I researched about Dashain in google and collected some information. Then I started doing my homework.
Second day of Dashain:
Second day of Dashain was not very special, I took online classes, did homework and wrote an article. I also helped my sister to plant jamara in her class.
Third day of Dashain:
Dashain’s third day was also not very special, I took online classes, did homework and wrote an article. I also made a presentation for my DSS Talk which was after Dashain vacation. I also watched television.
Fourth day of Dashain:
The fourth day was not that good. I did the same thing that I did on the third day. I took online classes, did homework, played some games, and watched television. I also flew a kite.
Fifth day of Dashain
From the fifth day of dashain my vacation had begun, I listened to songs then I wrote an article. I also made a presentation for my DSS Talk and I watched television.
Sixth day of Dashain
Sixth day of Dashain was not a very special day. I watched Television. That day I returned home.
Seventh Day of Dashain (Fulpati)
On fulpati, I went out with my father and sister. I saw many people carrying something, I also saw some police. We came back home and did puja.
Eight Day of Dashain (Astami)
On Astami, we did the puja of swords and knives at home. We also washed the vehicles for puja on Nawami. We had a lot of fun.
Ninth day of Dashain (Nawami)
We did puja of the vehicles and things we used the most. After puja, I went out and visited a few temples. That day some ladies and my relatives did my puja and gave me gifts. I was very excited.
Tenth day of Dashain (Dashami)
On the Tenth day of Dashain I put a tika and jamara. I got blessings from my elders. I also got some money. We also ate samay baji; a delicious Newari food. It was a really enjoyable day.
