This time of year has been the hardest for Nabin Gautam since leaving his family in Nepal to study in Australia in 2019. Far from home for the 15-day Dashain festival — the most important ...

12, 2024, in East Hempfield Township. Dashain is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and is one of Nepal's most important festivals. Upreti is a Nepali refugee.