If Dashain Were a Netflix Series: How Would Each Episode Look?

Imagine if Dashain, Nepal’s biggest festival, was not just celebrated in our homes but streamed on Netflix as a binge-worthy series. Each day would be an episode packed with drama, nostalgia, family reunions, and of course, food! Here’s how the series might look:

🎬 Episode 1: The Arrival

The season kicks off with Ghatasthapana the planting of jamara (barley seeds). It’s the “pilot episode” that sets the tone. Families gather, the smell of incense fills the air, and prayers for prosperity begin. The cliffhanger? “Will the jamara grow in time?”

🎬 Episode 2: The Build-Up

From the second episode onward, Kathmandu gets busier. People shop for new clothes, decorate homes, and book last-minute bus tickets. It’s like that classic Netflix family drama where everyone has a different plan, and chaos is guaranteed.

🎬 Episode 3: Travel Diaries

This one’s a road-trip episode. Millions of Nepalis rush back to their villages bus stations are overcrowded, traffic jams stretch for hours, and yet the excitement keeps spirits high. Imagine it as a mix of Home for the Holidays and Money Heist (but the only heist is getting a bus ticket).

🎬 Episode 4: The Reunion

The family reunion episode grandparents waiting at the doorstep, cousins catching up, childhood memories unfolding. It’s the warm, emotional part of the series, like a This Is Us crossover with Nepali vibes.

🎬 Episode 5: The Feast

This is the foodie’s favorite episode tables overflowing with goat meat, sel roti, achar, and endless cups of tea and raksi. Think of it as Chef’s Table: Dashain Edition.

🎬 Episode 6: The Blessings

Tika and jamara day is the highlight episode. Elders put tika on younger relatives’ foreheads, give blessings, and hand out dakshina (money). It’s like the “big reveal” episode, where every character finally gets their moment.

🎬 Episode 7: The Finale – Flying Kites & Cards

The series finale is light-hearted children running across rooftops with kites, uncles and cousins playing cards late into the night, and laughter echoing everywhere. The credits roll as the festival winds down, leaving behind memories and anticipation for the next “season.”

Why This “Series” Matters

Dashain is more than just a festival it’s a story of togetherness, tradition, and joy. If it were a Netflix series, it would be the kind you never skip, the one you wait for every year, and the one that always leaves you with a warm heart.