October 2025
A Warm Namaste to All My Dear Readers,
Once again, I am here to share my beautiful experiences from this wonderful month of festivals.
It always feels good to see Deepak visiting our place so often. Every time he comes, he talks with care, asking about my business, family, and children. We also chat about agriculture, the festivals, and everyday life. He always asks about my health, how my children are doing, how I feel after the issue-based training, my relationship with my husband, and how society treats me now. And of course, he never forgets to ask about my business progress and the education of my children. His words and encouragement always make me feel stronger and happier.
Now, let me take you back to how I celebrated this festive month, full of joy, faith, and togetherness with Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath.
Dashain is one of the biggest and most loved festivals in the Terai region. It is celebrated a little differently here than in the hilly areas. We keep fasting and worship Goddess Durga with great faith. Families visit melas (fairs), enjoy rides, and eat delicious food together. The moments spent with family and friends during Dashain are full of laughter, blessings, and love memories that stay in the heart forever.
Tihar is another beautiful festival for us Hindus in the Terai region. Before it begins, everyone gets busy cleaning and washing the house, clothes, and surroundings to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and purity.
When the evening comes, our homes glow with diyas and colorful lights. The air smells of delicious food vegetable pakodas, mitai, and other festive dishes. We worship Goddess Laxmi by offering flowers, fruits, and money, which we keep safely for good luck. We make rangoli, light candles around the house, and children burst firecrackers with joy. The whole community shines with happiness, music, and laughter.
Finally comes Chhath, the most emotional and sacred festival for us. It is celebrated with deep faith and devotion. We women keep fast to thank Surya Dev (the Sun God) for giving us life, light, and energy.
From early morning, everyone starts cleaning the surroundings, decorating the ghats, and preparing prasad with love thekuwa, kheer, and puri. The sweet smell fills every home, and excitement grows as the sacred days come closer.
Chhath teaches us patience, purity, and gratitude. It reminds us that true devotion is shown through love, action, and sacrifice. Even when life feels hard, the rising sun gives us new hope, just like this festival brings new beginnings every year.
During all these festivals, our family came together laughing, dancing, and celebrating with joy. We bought new clothes, shared food, and enjoyed every moment. Seeing the bright smiles of my children and the happy faces around me filled my heart with peace and love.
Every house in our community was filled with music, light, and togetherness. Truly, this festive month was full of happiness, faith, and blessings, a time I will always remember with love and devotion.
This year, I feel very different than in other years because we celebrate more joyfully since I started my business. Every festival makes me so happy.