President extends greetings on Maghe Sankranti

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed the confidence that the Maghe Sankranti festival would inspire one and all to develop a civilized, cultured and an 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 New Year while the residents in Tarai district mark the day as the festival of baths known as Nahan.

The President has also recalled the tradition of holy bath 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, cultural and ethnic diversities.

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