Chaitra Dashain, also known as "Small Dashain," is a notable festival observed in Nepal. It takes place approximately six months before the main Dashain festival, one of the most significant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in Nepal. Chaitra Dashain falls during the Chaitra month of the Nepali calendar, corresponding to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. Celebrated on a specific date based on the lunar calendar, Chaitra Dashain, like the main Dashain festival, revolves around the worship of Goddess Durga, a revered Hindu deity known for her protective and nurturing attributes. This time is dedicated to seeking her blessings and protection. A key ritual during Chaitra Dashain involves the sacrificial offerings of animals, such as goats and buffaloes, typically carried out in locations like Kot Square in Kathmandu. These sacrifices are part of the religious observances and rituals associated with the festival.