Dashain the longest and most celebrated festival in Nepal is running since ancient times. Taking place between August and October, the festival is celebrated in span of 15 days. During this period dishes as wo (lentil pancakes), dahi chiura (curd and beaten rice) and khir (rice pudding) are consumed by the members of family gathered in one roof.

Wo (lentil pancakes) is traditional dish that rules Newar community. It is widely used between festivals. It is usually mixture of various grains that taste awesome after perfect seasoning. Usually mixed with another dish, wo is a dish worth trying. Mix wo with chowela (a special Newari dish made up of buffalo meat). The taste of the resulting dish may remind you of chicken nuggets. Similarly, eggs can also be mixed with wo. Some people may refer wo to bara. Ginger and Turmeric are basically the most used spices in making wo. This dish is grilled while preparing and multiple flavors may be iterated accordingly. The grilled beef/ pork/ chicken tastes could be in same category as wo. The grilled fish is served with wo at the events.

 The dishes bring families together living miles away separated from various reasons. Aside from filling the stomach and revoking hunger, the festival binds the fragile bond among relatives and heals the wounds inflicted to the human emotion. The tenth day, also known as Bijaya Dasami, is the at the top hierarchy of the days in Dashain. This day the elders, usually the grand members of the family put tika (mixture of yogurt, rice and vermilion) on foreheads of the younger members of the family. The activity is not exclusive to the primary kins of the family but also other members who are related through common activities recurring throughout the living.