Dashain- as its name suggests it lasts for ten days-is the greatest mational festival of the Hindus. It generally falls on the month of Ashwin (September-October). The first day is called Ghat-Sthapana, that is , setting up a (water)-pitcher. On this day seeds of sesame, barley, maize, etc are scattered on sand or earth put in a lear-dish in order to leave them to grow into young plants, which are called Jamara. On the seventh day people put Phool-Pati (flowers and leaves) in worship room. On the eighth and ninth days, offerings are done by sacrificing goats, cocks, ducks and buffalo bulls. On this occasion, all things are seen to be neat and clean. Houses are whitewashed ot coloured with paint and all dirt is swept away. New dresses and good food add more delight to children. As a whole, Dashain is the combination of fine things. People make swing and play swing in this festival. Throughout this festival, Goddess Durga is worshiped with different names for nine days. The tenth day is known as Vijaya Dashami, the symbol of victory of gods over denons, in days long gone by. Elders offer blessings to youngers on the very day, marking their foreheads with holu prasad of the goddess. The last day of the Dashain is called Purnima. This day the Jamara are thrown in the river( source of water). Some people took Tika and Jamara from tenth days to last day of the Dashain. Also, it is said that the festival was first of all, celebrated by Ram in the memory of his march for attacking Ravan.