Dashain is the 10-day Hindu festival in Nepal dedicated to Mother Goddess Shakti. Dashain 2023 begins on September 26. Dashain falls in Ashwin month and the festival is popularly known as Navratri and Durga Puja in India . Below is the importance and a brief idea on how to observe the ten-day festival. Dashain 2023 dates are: Ghatasthapana first day of Dashain – October 15 Fulpati Seventh day of Dashain – October 21 Ashtami or Kal Ratri – October 22 Navami – October 23 Vijayadasami 10th and final day of Dashain – October 24 The nine-day Navratri festival that is celebrated by Indian Hindus is popularly known as Dashain in Nepal . The myth behind the celebration and the period are the same as Navratri but the method of celebration differs largely. There are several unique rituals associated with Dashain. First Day of Dashain The first day of Dashain, that is the first day of Navratri, is known as Ghatasthapana. As the name indicates, a pot or kalash with an image of