Dashain is not only important from the religious, social and cultural point of View. It has the political salience as well. The Dashain Myth of the victory of truth over evils itself has a political salience. The feasting and festive of Dashain has also brought important changes in the political scenario of the country in recent years. After King Gyanendra was enthroned, the Palace coteries could not immediately dare to declare the only son of the King as the Crown Prince whose image was of a criminal among the public. They chose the festive of Dashain. The Dashain festival starts from Thursday as Ghatasthapana is being observed by sowing seeds of Jamara (sacred plants) at home and temples. Dashain, the first day of the Hindu’s greatest festival, is dedicated to the worship of Durga, the goddess of power. On the day, people clean up their houses early in the morning and prepare for Ghatasthapana, which literally means the placing of the pot. Ghata means pot and Sthapana refers to placing. Hindu god Ganesh is also worshiped on the day and Kalasha (vessel full of holy water) and Diyo (oil-fed lamp) are placed before reading holy scriptures. Jamara includes seeds of barley, rice, corn and wheat which are planted on a leaf plate traditionally known as Tapari and Bohta. Source : ekantipur.com
