By Sanam D Sherpa | Co-founder
Dashain is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of Nepal. This festival honors Goddess Durga who represents feminine power, protection and caurage. Her strength equipped with the god's weapons, highlights the importance of feminine power in overcoming challanges.
At hope home Dashian was organized by few of our senior students Nirmala, Phurwa and Pratina.Sharing blessings, delicacies, new set of clothes and joy with juniors.The festival's rituals which includes receiving Tika on forhead symbolizing Durga's energy .
This festival is a powerful reminder that Durga a female deity is celebrated for her victory- an empowering message for all women and girls to recognie their own strength and power.
Wishing everyone a joyous Dashain.
By sanam d sherpa | program director
By Karma Sherpa | Executive Director & Co-Founder
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