President extends greetings on Maghe Sankranti

Kathmandu, Jan 14: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed confidence that the Maghe Sankranti festival would inspire one and all to develop a civilized, cultured, and equitable society by preserving nature and culture.

In a message today on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti, the president has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their happiness, peace, and prosperity. Different communities celebrate this festival in their own ways.

The Tharu community observes it as its New Year while the residents in the Terai district mark the day as the festival of baths known as Nahan. The President has also recalled the tradition of holy baths and offering puja in different religious sites, including Barahchhetra, Devghat, Ridi, and others.

President Paudel has said that such festivals will have crucial roles in spreading the fame of Nepal after building a common identity of Nepalis by connecting our special and unique festivals and cultural and ethnic diversities.

The President has expressed confidence that such a festival would contribute to maintaining brotherhood, mutual reconciliation, and tolerance to further strengthen our national unity. —RSS