Dashain homecoming: crowds grow at Gaddachowki border as Nepalis return from India

As Dashain begins, Nepalis working in various Indian cities are returning home, increasing activity at Kanchanpur's Gaddachowki border point.

Nepalis employed in various parts of India have started returning home to celebrate the festival, leading to growing crowds of returnees at the border point.

Bada Dashain began today with Ghatasthapana. Many Nepalis living abroad return home during this period to celebrate Dashain and the subsequent Tihar festival with their families.