Dashain Embracing Home Tradition Celebration: A Journey of Festivity and Belonging

Dashain: Embracing Home, Tradition, and Celebration in Every Moment

When the monsoon rains end and autumn skies turn clear and blue, Nepal begins to prepare for its most cherished festival — Dashain. For Nepali people across the world, Dashain is more than a holiday; it’s a season of renewal, family, and tradition. Even here in Australia and New Zealand, the spirit of Dashain lingers in our hearts, reminding us of home and inspiring us to recreate its joy in new ways. Dashain Embracing Home Tradition Celebration: A Journey of Festivity and Belonging

What is Dashain?

Dashain, also known as Bijaya Dashami, is Nepal’s longest and most significant festival. Spanning 15 days, it celebrates the triumph of good over evil, with rituals honouring Goddess Durga. But beyond its religious roots, Dashain is a cultural heartbeat — a time when families reunite, homes are refreshed, and life feels festive and abundant.

For those of us living away from Nepal, Dashain is not just about rituals; it’s about nostalgia — the sights, smells, and sounds that connect us to our roots.

Dashain Embracing Home Tradition Celebration: A Journey of Festivity and Belonging

1. A Season of Freshness

As soon as the monsoon fades, families across Nepal begin cleaning their homes. Dust is swept away, old beddings are replaced, and fresh covers brighten every room. The goal is simple: to welcome Dashain with a purified home, ready for guests, gods, and blessings.

That feeling — of stepping into a home that smells of incense, looks fresh, and feels renewed — is what makes Dashain so special.

2. Morning Rituals and Offerings

Early mornings carry the sweet, natural scent of incense. Families head to temples dedicated to Durga or Kumari, bringing back prasad and hot Nepali breakfast delicacies like sel roti, jeri, and swari. The combination of ritual and food is a memory etched deeply in every Nepali heart.

3. Family, Tika, and Jamara

The highlight of Dashain comes on Nawami and Dashami, when families gather. Elders bless younger relatives with tika (a red vermillion paste) and jamara (barley grass grown as part of the ritual). These blessings symbolise protection, prosperity, and connection.

After blessings, tables overflow with traditional meals, laughter fills the air, and a sense of ease settles in — because Dashain is about being home and feeling protected.

 

Dashain Away From Home: The Diaspora Experience

For the Nepali diaspora in Australia and New Zealand, Dashain carries a bittersweet longing. We remember blue Kathmandu skies, marigold garlands, and family feasts — but we also find new ways to celebrate here.

Sometimes it’s visiting a Nepali café for a breakfast of sel roti. Sometimes it’s gathering with friends for tika and blessings. And often, it’s as simple as refreshing our homes with new beddings, decorating with flowers, or lighting incense to recreate that Dashain atmosphere.

Dashain abroad becomes a bridge: between the traditions we grew up with and the lives we are building here.

 

Bringing Dashain Traditions Into Your Home

At House of Himalayas, our mission is to help the South Asian diaspora celebrate proudly and meaningfully — staying connected to our roots while living fully in Australia and New Zealand. This Dashain, we’ve curated collections that echo the traditions of the season:

  • 🛏️ Artisan Cotton Bedsheets (40% OFF): Handmade in Nepal using traditional hand-printing, perfect for refreshing your home and making it Dashain-ready.
  • 💍 Sterling Silver Jewellery (25% OFF): Timeless, handcrafted pieces that make thoughtful gifts or festive keepsakes.
  • 🌸 Handcrafted Felt Products (10% OFF): Colourful and playful touches to bring joy to your celebrations.

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Each piece is designed not just as a product, but as part of your Dashain story — a way to make your home feel festive, welcoming, and proud of its heritage.

 

Why Refreshing Your Home Matters This Dashain

Dashain has always been about renewal. Just as families in Nepal clean their homes, replace bedding, and prepare for guests, the diaspora can carry forward the same ritual in a modern, meaningful way.

  • Fresh bedsheets symbolise a new beginning.
  • Jewellery adds a touch of celebration to your look.
  • Felt products bring in colour and playfulness, perfect for sharing joy with children and family.

When your home feels ready, so does your spirit. And that’s what Dashain is all about.

 

Dashain Sale 2025: Celebrate With Us

To celebrate the season, we’re offering our first-ever Dashain Sale:
✨ 40% OFF artisan cotton bedsheets
✨ 25% OFF sterling silver jewellery
✨ 10% OFF felt products

📅 Sale started from 5 September 2025
⏳ Limited stock — available only while supplies last

 

Final Thoughts

Dashain is a reminder that traditions travel with us. Even thousands of kilometres away from Nepal, we can recreate its essence — the incense, the food, the blessings, the warmth of a fresh home.

This year, let’s make our spaces Dashain-ready together. Whether it’s new beddings, jewellery, or thoughtful gifts, House of Himalayas is here to help you celebrate with pride.

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Because Dashain is not just a festival.
It’s a season. A feeling. A homecoming.

Own it. Live it. Be Proud.