Chhath festival is a symbol of Nepal’s cultural diversity. P.M. Oli

Kathmandu – Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has wished for happiness and prosperity on the occasion of the Chhath festival .

PM Oli on Friday also urged everyone to follow the health safety protocols while celebrating the Chhath festival.

Saying that Chhath festival is a great festival of the Madhes-Mithila region, P.M Oli has stated that such festivals help to strengthen Nepal’s unity, harmony, and cultural diversity.

The Chhathi Mata (the Goddess of Power) is worshipped during this festival that is mostly celebrated in Terai- Madhes region of the country.

It is equally celebrated with fervor in the Kathmandu Valley and other hilly and mountainous areas across the country of late. On this day, devotees offer worships to the Sun God and Chhathi Mata.

Argha (curd) is offered to the rising and setting sun by visiting the riverside or ponds where the puja takes place during this festival. It is believed that fasting observed during this festival would relieve people of trouble and miseries and the observer is blessed with good fortune.