Families evicted from settlements in Thapathali and Shankhamul, Kathmandu, are facing a difficult Dashain festival six months after losing their homes. These families currently reside in holding centres, grappling with unemployment and uncertainty regarding permanent housing solutions. The situation highlights ongoing challenges for displaced communities in Nepal. Without jobs or a stable housing plan, celebrating the important festival is impossible for those affected. Authorities have yet to provide a clear pathway to reintegrate these families into society. The lack of support exacerbates the hardship experienced by these vulnerable groups in Kathmandu. This Dashain season brings little joy for those without homes.