President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister extend best wishes on Maha Shivaratri

March 1, Kathmandu: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

In a message of best wishes, President Bhandari extended her wishes that may Maha Shivaratri usher our society to the path of progress and may it spread the light of spiritual awakening to the lives of Nepalis. “Lord Shiva’s connection with land of Nepal is described in various Vedic scriptures.

Nepal has always remained a hub for spiritual seekers all over the world who consider Pashupatinath and Kirateshwor Mahadev as another form of Lord Shiva.

The Head of the State, on the occasion, emphasized preservation and conservation of cultural and religious heritages in Pashupat Area as well as other areas of the country. She was of the view that the universities, researchers, and scholars should take the lead to research tangible and intangible heritages spread in Pashupat Area and other parts of the country.

Bhandari said that it was our responsibility to hand over the heritages we inherited from our ancestors to future generations as in its original form.

In a similar message, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has expressed confidence that the festival of Mahashivaratri will enhance mutual harmony, tolerance, and brotherhood among all Nepalis. He has also expressed his best wishes to Hindus and Nepali brothers and sisters at home and abroad on the occasion.

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has also wished for good health, long life, and progress to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Mahashivaratri festival