Dashain, the biggest and most awaited festival in Nepal, is a time for family gatherings, celebrations, and joyful traditions. While adults are often busy with rituals, cooking, and decorations, children need their own ways to stay engaged and entertained during this festive season. Keeping kids active and involved not only ensures they have fun but also helps them learn about the rich cultural heritage and significance of Dashain.
From creative arts and crafts to traditional games, there are countless opportunities to make the festival exciting and memorable for little ones. Simple activities like coloring Dashain-themed drawings, making flower garlands, or learning traditional songs can spark their creativity and curiosity. Outdoor games, storytelling sessions, and mini competitions can also provide a perfect balance between fun and learning.
Moreover, engaging kids in festival preparations such as decorating the house or arranging sweets teaches them responsibility and teamwork. With the right mix of educational and playful activities, children can fully experience the spirit of Dashain while staying happily occupied. This article presents a variety of easy, safe, and enjoyable ideas to ensure that every child has a joyful and memorable Dashain celebration.
बालबालिकालाई कथा सुनाउँदै रमाइलो गरौं।
Let’s entertain kids by telling Dashain stories.
Balbalikalai katha sunaudai ramailo garaun.
रंगीन पञ्चवटीको चित्र बनाऔं।
Let’s make colorful Dashain drawings.
Rangin Panchawatikō chitra banaun.
भाइटीका खेल खेलौँ।
Let’s play Bhai Tika games.
Bhaitika khel khelaun.
ड्रेसअप प्रतियोगिता राखौं।
Let’s organize a dress-up competition.
Dress-up pratiyogita rakhau.
मकैको पोपकर्न बनाएर खेलौ।
Make popcorn from maize and have fun.
Makaiko popcorn banayer khelau.
नयाँ खेलौना ल्याएर रमाइलो गरौँ।
Bring new toys and have fun.
Naya kheluna lyaera ramailo garaun.
भतिजा-भतिजीलाई डांस सिकाऔँ।
Teach the little ones some dance moves.
Bhatija-bhatiji lai dance sikau.
गहिरो बगैंचामा कागजको खेलौना बनाऔँ।
Make paper toys in the backyard.
Gahiro bagainchama kagajko kheluna banaun.
घरभित्रै पजल खेल खेलौँ।
Play puzzles indoors.
Gharbhitrai puzzle khel kelaun.
फलफूलको सजावट बनाऔँ।
Make fruit decorations together.
Phalaphoolko sajawat banaun.
रंगीन बलले खेल खेलौँ।
Play with colorful balls.
Rangin balle khel kelaun.
दशैं गीतमा नाचौँ।
Dance to Dashain songs.
Dashain geetma nachau.
परिवारसँग मिलेर कथा प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Have a storytelling contest with family.
Pariwar sanga milera katha pratiyogita garaun.
बालबालिकाको लागि मिठाई बनाऔँ।
Make sweets for kids.
Balbalikalai mithai banaun.
काठको खेलौना बनाएर रमाइलो गरौँ।
Make wooden toys together.
Kathko kheluna banayer ramailo garaun.
रंगीन माटोले मूर्ति बनाऔँ।
Make clay idols.
Rangin matole murti banaun.
दशैंको पत्तामा चित्र बनाऔँ।
Draw on Dashain leaves.
Dashain ko patta ma chitra banaun.
भाइटीका सँगै खेल खेलौँ।
Play Bhai Tika games together.
Bhaitika sanga khel kelaun.
फूलको माला बनाऔँ।
Make flower garlands.
Phoolko mala banaun.
गीतमा ताल मिलाएर नाचौँ।
Dance along with the rhythm of songs.
Geetma taal milayer nachau.
छोटो कथा लेखौँ।
Write a short story.
Chhoto katha lekaun.
रङ्गीन कागजको पंखा बनाऔँ।
Make paper fans.
Rangin kagajko pankha banaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई कविता सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids Dashain poems.
Bachaharulai kavita sikau.
दशैंको गीतमा अभिनय गरौँ।
Act in a Dashain song drama.
Dashain geetma abhinay garaun.
रंगीन चकलेट सजाऔँ।
Decorate colorful chocolates.
Rangin chocolate sajaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि खेल तालिका बनाऔँ।
Make a fun activity schedule for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi khel talika banaun.
दशैंको पोशाक लगाएर फोटो खिचौँ।
Wear Dashain dress and take photos.
Dashain ko poshak lagayer photo khichau.
घरभित्रै छोटो खेल प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize indoor mini-games.
Gharbhitrai chhoto khel pratiyogita garaun.
बालबालिकाको लागि नयाँ गीत सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids a new Dashain song.
Balbalikalai naya geet sikau.
परिवारसँग रंगीन बोर्ड गेम खेलौँ।
Play colorful board games with family.
Pariwar sanga rangin board game khelau.
बच्चाहरूलाई फूलको पङ्खा बनाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Make paper flowers together.
Bachaharulai phoolko pankha banau.
मिठाई सजाउने खेल खेलौँ।
Have a sweets decoration game.
Mithai sajaune khel kelaun.
रंगीन बलले लक्ष्य खेल खेलौँ।
Play target games with colorful balls.
Rangin balle lakshya khel kelaun.
दशैंको गीतमा नृत्य प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize a dance contest with Dashain songs.
Dashain geetma nritya pratiyogita garaun.
घरमा बच्चाहरूको लागि चित्रकला कोठा बनाऔँ।
Create an art corner for kids at home.
Gharma bachaharuko lagi chitrakala kotha banaun.
बालबालिकासँगै बगैंचामा खेल खेलौँ।
Play outdoor games with kids.
Balbalikasanga bagainchama khel kelaun.
रंगीन सिट्ठी बनाऔँ।
Make colorful paper whistles.
Rangin sitti banaun.
मिठाई बनाउने खेल खेलौँ।
Play sweets-making game.
Mithai banawne khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई कथा प्रतियोगितामा सहभागी गराऔँ।
Encourage kids to join storytelling contests.
Bachaharulai katha pratiyogita ma sahabhagi garaun.
फूलको डिजाइन सिकाऔँ।
Teach flower designs.
Phoolko design sikau.
रंगीन कागजबाट पशु बनाऔँ।
Make animals from colored paper.
Rangin kagaj bata pashu banaun.
बच्चाहरूका लागि माटो कला प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize clay art competition for kids.
Bachaharuka lagi mato kala pratiyogita garaun.
रमाइलो स्टिकर बनाऔँ।
Make fun stickers.
Ramailo sticker banaun.
बालबालिकालाई गीत गाउन सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids to sing Dashain songs.
Balbalikalai geet gauna sikau.
दशैंको खेल सामग्री तयार गरौँ।
Prepare Dashain game materials.
Dashain ko khel samagri tayar garaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई रंगीन माला बनाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Make colorful garlands with kids.
Bachaharulai rangin mala banau.
मिठाई सजाउने प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Have a sweets decorating contest.
Mithai sajaune pratiyogita garaun.
पजलको माध्यमले नयाँ कुरा सिकाऔँ।
Teach new things through puzzles.
Puzzle ko madhyam le naya kura sikau.
बच्चाहरूका लागि नृत्य सत्र राखौँ।
Organize a dance session for kids.
Bachaharuka lagi nritya satra rakhau.
घरमा बालबालिकाको कला प्रदर्शनी गरौँ।
Organize a home art exhibition for kids.
Gharma balbalikako kala pradarshani garaun.
बालबालिकासँगै बबल बनाऔँ।
Blow bubbles with kids.
Balbalikasanga bubble banaun.
कागजबाट रंगीन टोकरी बनाऔँ।
Make colorful paper baskets.
Kagaj bata rangin tokri banaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि रमाइलो क्विज गरौँ।
Organize a fun quiz for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi ramailo quiz garaun.
दशैंको गीत सुनेर चित्र बनाऔँ।
Listen to Dashain songs and draw.
Dashain geet sunera chitra banaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई माटोको घर बनाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Make clay houses with kids.
Bachaharulai mato ko ghar banau.
रंगीन कागजबाट फूल बनाऔँ।
Make flowers from colored paper.
Rangin kagaj bata phool banaun.
घरमा बच्चाहरूको लागि म्युजिक सत्र राखौँ।
Organize a music session for kids at home.
Gharma bachaharuko lagi music satra rakhau.
मिठाई पेन्टिंग गरौँ।
Paint on sweets.
Mithai painting garaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई पोशाक प्रतियोगितामा सहभागी गराऔँ।
Encourage kids in a dress-up contest.
Bachaharulai poshak pratiyogita ma sahabhagi garaun.
दशैंको कथा अनुसार नाटक गरौँ।
Perform a play based on Dashain stories.
Dashain ko katha anusar natak garaun.
रंगीन रिबनले सजावट गरौँ।
Decorate with colorful ribbons.
Rangin ribbon le sajawat garaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि रमाइलो फोटो सत्र गरौँ।
Organize a fun photo session for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi ramailo photo satra garaun.
घरमा छोटो चलचित्र बनाऔँ।
Make a short home movie with kids.
Gharma chhoto chalachitra banaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई कार्ड बनाउने खेल सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids to make greeting cards.
Bachaharulai card banawne khel sikau.
मिठाईको सजावट प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Have a sweets decorating competition.
Mithai ko sajawat pratiyogita garaun.
रंगीन मोजासँग खेल खेलौँ।
Play games with colorful socks.
Rangin moza sang khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूका लागि छोटो नृत्य सत्र राखौँ।
Organize a short dance session for kids.
Bachaharuka lagi chhoto nritya satra rakhau.
कागजबाट घर बनाउने खेल खेलौँ।
Play paper house making games.
Kagaj bata ghar banawne khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई मिठाई खुवाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Let kids taste sweets and have fun.
Bachaharulai mithai khuwau.
घरमा पजल प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize a puzzle contest at home.
Gharma puzzle pratiyogita garaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि रंगीन स्टिकर बनाऔँ।
Make colorful stickers for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi rangin sticker banaun.
मिठाई सजाउने सत्र राखौँ।
Organize a sweets decorating session.
Mithai sajaune satra rakhau.
बच्चाहरूलाई नयाँ गीत सिकाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Teach kids a new song.
Bachaharulai naya geet sikau.
घरमा रंगीन बबल बनाऔँ।
Make colorful bubbles at home.
Gharma rangin bubble banaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई रंगीन बल खेलाउन दिनुहोस्।
Let kids play with colorful balls.
Bachaharulai rangin ball khelna dinu hos.
पेन्टिंग सत्र राखौँ।
Organize a painting session.
Painting satra rakhau.
बच्चाहरूको लागि कागजको हवाई जहाज बनाऔँ।
Make paper airplanes with kids.
Bachaharuko lagi kagaj ko hawai jahaj banaun.
मिठाई खेल खेलौँ।
Play sweets-related games.
Mithai khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई फूलको माला बनाउने खेल सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids to make flower garlands.
Bachaharulai phoolko mala banawne khel sikau.
रंगीन कागजबाट पंखा बनाऔँ।
Make paper fans from colored paper.
Rangin kagaj bata pankha banaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि स्टोरी टाइम राखौँ।
Organize a story time for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi story time rakhau.
घरमा छोटो नाटक गरौँ।
Perform a short play at home.
Gharma chhoto natak garaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई मिठाई पेन्टिङ सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids to paint sweets.
Bachaharulai mithai painting sikau.
रंगीन रिबनबाट सजावट गरौँ।
Decorate with colorful ribbons.
Rangin ribbon bata sajawat garaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई संगीत खेल सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids simple music games.
Bachaharulai sangeet khel sikau.
घरमा रमाइलो फोटो सत्र गरौँ।
Have a fun home photo session.
Gharma ramailo photo satra garaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई कार्ड बनाउने खेलमा सहभागी गराऔँ।
Involve kids in card-making games.
Bachaharulai card banawne khelma sahabhagi garaun.
मिठाई सजावट प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize a sweets decorating contest.
Mithai sajawat pratiyogita garaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि नृत्य प्रतियोगिता गरौँ।
Organize a dance contest for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi nritya pratiyogita garaun.
घरमा रंगीन बल खेल खेलौँ।
Play games with colorful balls at home.
Gharma rangin ball khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई पजल खेलाउन दिनुहोस्।
Let kids play puzzles.
Bachaharulai puzzle khelna dinu hos.
रंगीन मोजा खेल खेलौँ।
Play sock games.
Rangin moza khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई नयाँ गीत सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids a new song.
Bachaharulai naya geet sikau.
घरमा बालबालिकाको कला प्रदर्शनी गरौँ।
Organize a kids’ art exhibition at home.
Gharma balbalikako kala pradarshani garaun.
बच्चाहरूको लागि रमाइलो क्विज राखौँ।
Organize a fun quiz for kids.
Bachaharuko lagi ramailo quiz rakhau.
मिठाई खेल खेलौँ।
Play sweets games.
Mithai khel kelaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई फूलको डिजाइन सिकाऔँ।
Teach kids flower designs.
Bachaharulai phoolko design sikau.
रंगीन कागजबाट पशु बनाऔँ।
Make animals from colored paper.
Rangin kagaj bata pashu banaun.
बच्चाहरूलाई मिठाई खुवाउँदै रमाइलो गरौँ।
Let kids enjoy sweets.
Bachaharulai mithai khuwau.
घरमा छोटो चलचित्र बनाऔँ।
Make a short movie at home with kids.
Gharma chhoto chalachitra banaun.
In conclusion, Dashain is not only a time for celebration but also an opportunity to involve children in meaningful and enjoyable activities. By keeping kids engaged through arts, crafts, storytelling, music, and games, parents can make the festival more interactive and memorable for the younger generation. These activities encourage creativity, teamwork, and cultural awareness, helping children understand the essence of Dashain while having fun.
Simple initiatives, such as making colorful decorations, learning traditional songs, or participating in friendly competitions, allow children to feel a part of the festive spirit and build lasting memories. Additionally, involving kids in small household tasks related to the festival can teach them responsibility and enhance their problem-solving skills in an enjoyable way. By planning a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, parents can ensure that children remain happy, safe, and actively involved throughout the festival.
Ultimately, these engagements foster a sense of togetherness, strengthen family bonds, and make Dashain a joyful experience for all. By embracing these ideas, families can transform Dashain into a festival that is both educational and fun, creating a celebration where children are active participants rather than mere spectators.
