By Santosh Subedi,Kaski, Oct. 14: The Malshree Dhun, kites in the sky and rice plants swaying in the fields are signs that Dashain is approaching. Along with these, certain songs truly make people feel that Dashain has arrived. Dashain songs cover various themes, including sadness, the feelings of those living abroad who cannot return home, and the joy of village life.
The song ‘Namuchhe Aama Dahi Ma Tika’, sung by Narayan Rayamajhi, brings many Nepalis living abroad to tears during Dashain.
The song tells the story of people who have gone abroad for employment and cannot return home for the festival. Written by Laxman Rayamajhi, the song was first recorded in 1998. It was later recorded in the voices of Krishna Bhakta Rai and Laxmi Neupane in 2001.
Among the younger generation, ‘Kodo Phulyo Barima’, featured in the popular Nepali film Muglan, remains one of the most frequently played Dashain songs.
Written by Loknath Sapkota and composed by Suresh Adhikari, the song features the voices of Udit Narayan Jha, Deepa Narayan Jha, Narayan Lama and Juna Prasai.
It describes Dashain tika and jamara, as well as the pain of an elderly mother waiting for her family members who have gone abroad. The song can be heard everywhere as Dashain approaches. So far, it has received more than 33.65 million views.
Likewise, ‘Rato Tika Nidharma Talkka Talkiyo’, featured in the film ‘Allare,’ is another song that is widely played during Dashain every year. Rajesh Hamal, Deepa Shree Niraula and Karishma Manandhar can be seen dancing to the song wearing red tika and jamara.
More recently, a new version of the song was included as the title song of Rato Tika Nidharma, a film produced by Ashok Sharma. The new version features the voices of Pramod Kharel and Melina Rai.
‘Feri Aayo Dashain Ra Tihar’, sung by Khuman Adhikari and Bishnu Majhi, is another song that is widely played during the festive season.
Written and composed by Sundarmani Adhikari, the song features the performances of Siru Bista and Deepak Tripathi. According to singer Adhikari, Dashain songs are important because they reflect art, culture and the stories of Nepalis living abroad.
‘Faujilai Kun Ho Dashain, Kun Ho Chhad Tihar’ is another popular Dashain song that reflects the pain experienced by security personnel serving the country and their families, who often have to celebrate festivals apart.
Produced by the Armed Police Force (APF), the song features lyrics by Deepak Koirala, music by Gaire Suresh and vocals by Jagadish Samal.
Among the Dashain songs that never grow old is ‘Phulpati Bhakera’, featured in the film Bharosa. The song is sung by Udit Narayan Jha and describes Dashain customs and traditions.
‘Barsha Ra Dinma Lai Lai’, sung by Sugam Pokharel, is another Dashain song widely loved by young people. Written by Ravi Shrestha, the song offers a different musical taste from other Dashain songs.
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