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49-411: The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in locale and neighbors area. The temple was built in 1925 and redesigned in different era. The Pandit Ji of Bhagwati Temple is Shree Durganand Mishra who is working in a temple since 2002. After that Krishu Zha takes place. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit this sacred temple to worship

98-583: A cash crop, represents prosperity and power. The water in the pot represents the life-giving ability of Nature. Sometimes, a silver or brass face of the Goddess is attached over the coconut of the Purna-Kalasha. In this form, the Purna-Kalasha symbolizes the Goddess as the manifestation of mother earth with her water, minerals, and vegetation. This method of Kalash pooja (worship) has come in for Vishnu in household functions too. The Purna-Kalasha

147-559: A coconut. This combination is often used in Hindu rites and depicted in Hindu iconography . The entire arrangement is called Purna-Kalasha ( पूर्णकलश ), Purna-Kumbha ( पूर्णकुम्भ ), or Purna-ghata ( पूर्णघट ). Each of these names literally means "full or complete vessel" when the pot is referred to as the Kalasha (to avoid confusion, this article will refer to the pot as Kalasha and the entire arrangement as Purna-Kalasha). Sometimes

196-610: A feu de joie, and a 21-gun salute is fired in the background in the presence of the Army Staff. This day is also known as the demon-hunting day because members of the defeated demon army try to save themselves by hiding in the bodies of animals and fowl. On Maha Navami, durga , the mother goddess Devi, is worshipped as it is believed that all the things that help us make a living should be kept happy. Artisans, craftsmen, traders, and mechanics worship and offer animal and fowl blood to their tools, equipment, and vehicles. Moreover, since it

245-405: A long life as the son of Drona ( Ashwatthama ) May you be as fortunate as Dasharatha May you defeat all your enemies as Raghava May you have the grandeur of Nahusha May you have the speed of Pavana (wind) May you be as respected as Duryodhana May you be giving as the son of Surya ( Karna ) May you have the strength of the plough wielder ( Balarama ) May you be truthful as

294-470: A mixture of rice , yogurt and vermilion is prepared. This preparation is known as "tika". Often Dashain tika time is different each year. Elders put this tika and jamara which is sown in the Ghatasthapana on the forehead of younger relatives to bless them with abundance in the coming years. Red also symbolizes the blood that ties the family and community together. Elders give "Dakshina", or

343-414: A significant Nepali population), a Phulpati procession is carried out. Flowers, fruits, and holy symbols are tied in a red cloth, which is then covered with an auspicious red shawl and carried on a decorated wooden log across the town. The townspeople offer flowers and fruits as the procession passes through their houses. The process is also accompanied by traditional Naumati instruments. The eighth day

392-410: A small amount of money, to younger relatives at this time along with blessings as they visit. This continues to be observed for five days till the full moon during which period families and relatives visit each other to exchange gifts and greetings. This ritual of taking tika from all the elder relatives (even the distant relatives) helps in the renewal of the community ties greatly. This is one reason why

441-478: A very important part of celebrating Dashain in the country, as it is considered to be one way of reminding God not to send rain anymore. During the festival people of all ages fly kites from their roofs. Colourful kites and voices shouting out 'changā chet' (this phrase is usually used when one cuts the other person's kite string) fill the days during the festival. Playing cards is another way of celebrating Dashain. While children are busy flying kites during Dashain,

490-421: A week before Ghatasthapana and dismantled only after the festival of Tihar which comes after Dashain. The height of some swings exceeds twenty feet. People of all ages enjoy the swings. They are especially famous with children. Fairs and celebrations are organized during the festival. Usually, small fairs are organized in the villages with Ferris wheels for children and other entertainment for adults. However, in

539-456: Is a metal ( brass , copper , silver or gold ) pot with a large base and small mouth. It is employed in the rituals in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions as a ceremonial offering to the deity or to an honoured guest and as an auspicious symbol used to decorate shrines and buildings. Sometimes "kalasha" also refers to such a pot filled with water and topped with a coronet of mango leaves and

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588-477: Is a symbol of the nineteenth Tirthankara Mallinatha . It is also included in the Ashtamangala lists of both the Śvetāmbara and Digambara sects of Jainism . Two eyes are depicted around the Kalasha, symbolising right faith and right knowledge. It is used for religious and social ceremonies. It is used in temples when certain images are being worshipped. When one enters a new home it is customary to carry

637-731: Is also celebrated by other religions of Nepal and elsewhere in the world, including among the Lhotshampa of Bhutan and the Burmese Gurkhas of Myanmar . The festival is also referred as Nauratha , derived from the Sanskrit word for the same festival Navaratri which translates to Nine Nights . It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Bikram Sambat and Nepal Sambat annual calendars, celebrated by Nepali Hindus , along with their diaspora throughout

686-492: Is also customary to listen to Papakunsha Ekadashi stories and to visit religious sites. While in some parts of the Nepal, the tika is only received on the day of Bijaya Dashami, in other parts of the country, people start visiting their extended family and relatives on this day till Kojagrat Purnima. One is supposed to eat only Sattvic diet during Ekadashis, but people continue their Dashain feasts on this day too, so this Ekadashi

735-423: Is also known as Gidde Ekadashi ( lit . Vulture–like–Ekadashi). By donating gold, sesame, barley, grain, soil, umbrellas, shoes, etc. on this day, it is believed that one will get to heaven after death. The festival's last day, which lies on the full moon day, is called Kojagrat Purnima ( कोजाग्रत पूर्णिमा ) or Sharad Purnima . The literal meaning of Kojagrat is 'who is awake'. On this day Goddess Lakshmi who

784-485: Is also seeded with grains. The priest then starts the puja by asking Durga to bless the vessel with her presence. This ritual is performed at a certain auspicious time which is determined by the astrologers. The goddess is believed to reside in the vessel during Navaratri . The room where all this is done is known as the Dashain Ghar . Traditionally, outsiders are not allowed to enter it. A family member worships

833-537: Is also the norm for buffaloes to be sacrificed in the courtyards of all the land revenue offices in the country on this day. The old palace in Kathmandu Durbar Square, as well as the presidential palace, is active throughout the night with worship and sacrifices in almost every courtyard. On midnight of the very day of the Dashain, a total of 54 buffaloes and 54 goats are sacrificed in observance of

882-402: Is also worshipped at Hindu ceremonies like Griha Pravesha (house warming), child naming, havan (fire-sacrifice), Vaastu dosha rectification, and daily worship. Other interpretations of the Purna-Kalasha associate with the five elements or the chakras . The wide base of metal pot represents the element Prithvi (Earth), the expanded centre - Ap (water) , neck of pot - Agni (fire),

931-434: Is believed that worshipping the vehicles on this day avoids accidents for the year all vehicles from bikes, and cars to trucks are worshipped on this day. The Taleju Temple gates are opened to the general public on only this day of the year. Thousands of devotees go and pay respect to the goddess this day. The temple is filled with devotees all day long. The tenth day of the festival is the ' Bijaya dashami '. On this day,

980-446: Is believed to be the goddess of wealth is worshipped as it is believed that Goddess Laxmi descends on earth and showers whoever is awake all night with wealth and prosperity. People enjoy the night by playing cards and much more. Animal sacrifices are often the norm during this time, as the festival commemorates the bloody battles between the "divine" and "demonic" powers. The proponents of animal killing interpret this sacrificial act as

1029-518: Is called Maha Asthami . This is the day when the most fierce of Goddess Durga's manifestations, the Kali , is appeased through the sacrifice of buffaloes, goats, hens, and ducks in temples throughout the nation. Blood, symbolic of its fertility, is offered to the Goddesses. Appropriately enough, the night of this day is called Kal Ratri (Black Night), after the form of Durga worshipped on this day. It

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1078-543: Is kept facing the sky. The Kalasha is viewed as an auspicious object in Jainism . The Kalasha is used as a ceremonial object as well as a decorative motif in Indian art and architecture . The Kalasha motif was used in decorating bases and capitals of pillars during 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. Before their depiction on stone, terracotta kalash were used as decorative feature placed on roof-tops of buildings and it

1127-482: Is now mostly used on temples roofs called Mandir Kalasha . The Purna-Kalasha is considered a symbol of abundance and "source of life" in the Vedas . Purna- Kumbha is preeminently a Vedic motif, known from the time of Rigveda . It is also called Soma-Kalasha, Chandra-Kalasha, Indra-Kumbha, Purnaghata, Purna-Virakamsya, Bhadra ghata, or Mangala ghata. It is referred to as "overflowing full vase" (purno-asya Kalasha) in

1176-599: Is when they put on tika and get blessings from elders. The ninth day of Dashain is called Maha Navami , "the great ninth day". This is the last day of Navaratri. Ceremonies and rituals reach a peak on this day. On this day, official ritual sacrifices of the Nepal Armed Forces are held in one of the Hanuman Dhoka royal palaces, the Kot courtyard. On this occasion, the state offers the sacrifices of buffaloes as

1225-744: The Tundikhel grounds in conventional formal dress to witness the event. The king used to observe the ceremony in Tundikhel while the Phulpati parade was headed towards the Hanuman Dhoka royal palace. Then there is a majestic display of the Nepalese Army along with a celebratory firing of weapons that continues for ten to fifteen minutes honoring Phulpati. The Phulpati is taken to the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace by

1274-447: The shukla paksha (bright lunar night) of the month of Ashvin and ending on Purnima , the full moon . Among the fifteen days on which it is celebrated, the most celebrated days are the first, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and fifteenth. Dashain is the main Hindu festival in Nepal. The word Vaḍādaśain̐ ( वडादशैँ ) is a Nepali sandhi , where "baḍā" ( बडा ) means "important" and "daśa͠i" ( दशैं ) means "tenth", implying

1323-423: The 17th century. In due time and also the fact that Dashain happens to be celebrated not just by Newars but by all Nepalese, this dhoon caught up and now is part of the national culture and played during Dashain. While putting tika to the younger family members or relatives, the elder people usually recite special Sanskrit mantras as a blessing. There are two main mantras that are recited while putting tika on

1372-665: The Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain and Tihar , there is presence of even more worshipers. This article about a Hindu place of worship is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Dashain Dashain or Bada'dashain , also referred as Vijaya Dashami in Sanskrit , is a major Hindu religious festival in Nepal and the Indian states of Sikkim , West Bengal , Assam , South India , and Sri Lanka . It

1421-553: The Bijaya Dashami day, one for men and one for females. In the mantra for male members, the qualities of various Hindu mythical heroes ( Yudhishthira , Balarama , etc.) as well as antiheroes ( Ashwatthama and Duryodhana ) are blessed to the person. Āyu Droṇasute śreyaṃ Daśarathe śatrukṣayeṃ Rāghave Aiśvaryaṃ Nahuṣe gatiścha Pavane mānaṃ cha Duryodhane Dānaṃ Sūryasute balaṃ Haladhare satyaṃ cha Kuntīsute Vijñānaṃ Vidure bhavantu bhavatāṃ kīrtiścha Nārāyaṇe May you have

1470-468: The Kalash twice every day, once in the morning and then in the evening. The Kalash is kept away from direct sunlight and holy water is offered to it every day so that by the tenth day of the festival the seed will have grown to five or six inches long yellow grass. This sacred grass is known as jamara . These rituals continue until the seventh day. Phulpati ( फूलपाती ) is a major celebration occurring on

1519-413: The Kalasha is filled with coins, grain, gems, gold, or a combination of these items instead of water. The coronet of 5, 7, or 11 mango leaves is placed such that the tips of the leaves touch water in the Kalasha. The coconut is sometimes wrapped with a red cloth and red thread; the top of the coconut (called Shira – literally "head") is kept uncovered. A sacred thread is tied around the metal pot. The Shira

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1568-545: The Vedas. The Kalasha is believed to contain amrita , the elixir of life, and thus is viewed as a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and immortality. The Kalasha is often seen in Hindu iconography as an attribute, in the hands of Hindu deities like the creator god Brahma , the destroyer god Shiva as a teacher, and the goddess of prosperity Lakshmi . The Purna-Kalasha is believed to be a symbol of auspiciousness embodying either Ganesha , remover of obstacles, or his mother Gauri ,

1617-547: The battle which took place between the different manifestations of Durga and Mahishasura . The tenth day is the day when Durga finally defeats him. For other Hindus, this festival symbolizes the victory of Rama over Ravana as recounted in the Ramayana . It generally symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The day of Ghatasthapana is marked with Jhijhiya folk dance across the Mithila (region) of Madhesh Province as

1666-406: The city commercial fairs and celebrations are usually organized. Buying and wearing new clothes is an important part of the festival. As many people living in the villages are below the poverty line, for them it is often the case that new clothes come only with Dashain. Almost all the shops have festival offers and discounts. This makes shopping more attractive. Clothes have the highest sales during

1715-439: The festival is celebrated with so much vigor and enthusiasm. Ekadashi is the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight in Hindu calendar. Ekadashi is considered a very auspicious day and people usually fast on this day. The day after Bijaya Dashami is known as Papakunsha Ekadashi ( पापकुंश एकादशी ). On this day, it is customary to wake up early in the morning and start fasting till evening, after washing and wearing clean clothes. It

1764-511: The festival. Thousands of animals including buffalo , ducks , and rams are slaughtered in Dashain every year. It has been considered an important ritual since it is believed that the goddesses are appeased by such sacrifices. Almost all the temples, especially the Durga and Kali temples, are offered with thousands of sacrifices. Ashtami and Navami are the days when the sacrifices reach a peak. While thousands of animals are sacrificed to appease

1813-509: The globe. In Nepal, it is also known as the biggest festival in the country and is the longest national/public holiday, lasting 15 days. It is the most anticipated festival in Nepal. People return from all parts of the world and different parts of the country to celebrate together. All government offices, educational institutions, and other offices remain closed during the festival period. The festival falls in September or October, starting from

1862-442: The goddess of household bounty or Lakshmi . The Purna-Kalasha is worshipped in all Hindu festivities related to marriage and childbirth, as a mother goddess or Devi . In this context, the metal pot or Kalasha represents material things: a container of fertility - the earth and the womb , which nurtures and nourishes life. The mango leaves associated with Kama , the god of love, symbolize the pleasure aspect of fertility. The coconut,

1911-498: The goddesses, people also slaughter animals for feasts. Since many feasts and gatherings are organized throughout the fifteen days of the festival, the demand for meat goes up considerably. To meet the demand, the slaughtering of animals becomes considerably high and necessary. Kalasha A kalasha , also called Pūrṇa-Kalaśa , Pūrṇa-Kumbha , Pūrṇa-Ghaṭa , also called ghat or ghot or kumbh ( Sanskrit : कलश kalaśa , Telugu: కలశము Kannada: ಕಳಶ literally "pitcher, pot"),

1960-534: The kalasha on the head reciting mantras. This ceremony is performed to welcome grace and happiness into the new home. They first appear in stone in during 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. The Pūrṇakumbha refers to “full vessel” or "auspicious abundance" in Buddhism . It is used as flower offering to Buddha and Bodhisattvas at prayer alters, as well as representing treasure of wisdom. Purnakumbha represents health, longevity, wealth, prosperity, wisdom and symbolizes

2009-592: The most-significant final day of the festival of Durga Puja , celebrating the dawn after the end of Nauratha (nine nights). The word Dashain is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word daśamī , denoting the 12th day of the Kaula (month) in this context. For followers of Shaktism , it represents the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura , who had terrorised the devas and usurped their abode of Svarga . The first nine days of Dashain symbolize

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2058-563: The older members of the family pass their time by getting together and playing cards with each other for money and fun. Bamboo swings are constructed in many parts of the country as a way of celebration. Dashain swings are called 'ping' in Nepali. They present the best of local culture, tradition, community spirit, and fun. These swings are constructed by community members with traditional methods which use ropes made from tough grass, bamboo sticks and wood, etc. The swings are normally constructed

2107-574: The opening of the mouth - Vayu (air), and the coconut and mango leaves - Akasha (aether). In contexts of chakras, the Shira (literally "head") - top of the coconut symbolizes Sahasrara chakra and the Moola (literally "base") - base of Kalasha - the Muladhara chakra . A kalash is placed with due rituals on all important occasions. It is placed near the entrance as a sign of welcome. The Kalasha

2156-527: The rites. After the offering of the blood, the meat is taken home and cooked as " prasad ", or food blessed by divinity. This food is offered in tiny leaf plates to the household gods, and then distributed amongst the family. Eating this food is thought to be auspicious. While the puja is being carried out, great feasts are held in the homes of common people. On this day the Newar People has an event called "Khadga Puja" where they do puja of their weapons. It

2205-467: The seventh day of Dashain. The word Phulpati is made up of two words: phūl meaning flower and pātī meaning leaf. Traditionally, on this day, the royal Kalash, banana stalks, jamara , and sugar cane tied with red cloth are brought by Magars from Gorkha , a three-day walk, about 169 kilometres (105 miles) away from the Kathmandu Valley. Hundreds of government officials gather together in

2254-630: The son of Kunti ( Yudhishthira ) May you have the intelligence of Vidura May you have the glory of Narayana In the mantra for the female members, they are worshipped as various form of goddess Durga . Jayanti Maṅgalā Kālī Bhadrakālī Kapālinī Durgā Kṣamā Śivā Dhātrī Svāhā Svadhā Namokastute I bow before thee, who exists in various forms as Jayanti, Mangalā, Kāli, Bhadrakāli, Kapalini, Durgā, Kshāma, Shivā, Dhatri, Svāhā and Svadhā. Alongside these mantra, other blessings for good health and fortune are also given. As Dashain approaches, kite flying becomes more and more common. Riding kites has been

2303-443: The symbolic sacrifice of our animal qualities, but those who are opposed to animal sacrifice stress that the sacrificial act is nothing but an excuse to fulfill the appetite for food/meat. The Malshree dhoon is incorporated into mainstream Nepalese music as the music of Dashain. It is the tune that announces the Dashain has arrived. Malashree dhoon is one of the oldest surviving devotional music of Newa art form, with its origin in

2352-458: The time the occasion ends in Tundikhel , where a parade is held. Since 2001, when the royal family was overthrown, the two-century-old tradition has changed so that the holy offering of Phulpati goes to the residence of the president. The President has taken over the king's social and religious roles after the end of the monarchy. In various other cities and towns across Nepal and in India (with

2401-429: The welcome ceremony of Dashain. Ghaṭasthāpanā ( घटस्थापना ; "sowing Jamara ") marks the beginning of Dashain. Literally, it means placing a kalasha or a pot, which symbolizes goddess Durga. Ghaṭasthāpanā falls on the first day of the festival. On this day the Kalash is filled with holy water and is then sewn with barley seeds. Then the Kalash is put in the center of a rectangular sand block. The remaining bed of sand

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