Bijaya Dashami Poem by Medha Upreti
Bijaya Dashami
Young and old
fly kites.
Children swing
in the leenge peeng.
Temple bells ring.
Fruits are sold.
Relatives gather,
meals become feasts.
Red tika, green jamara,
new clothes and gifts,
all are merry
on Bijaya Dashami.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Nepalese people celebrate Dashain, a 15 days festival starting with Ghatsthapana Day (New Moon) to Kojagrat Poornimaa Day (Full Moon) . Traditional swing made on bamboo poles are called 'leenge peeng' and these swings are a delight for young and old in Nepal. In Nepali language red paste is tika, green oat saplings are jamara, bells are ghantas, and Victory Celebration on tenth day is Bijaya Dashami.
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