South Asian News Network

Kathmandu, Nov 15: President Ramchandra Paudel said Chhath festival promotes social harmony, environmental awareness, respect for nature, and the preservation of indigenous culture. He expressed hope that the festival would help end discrimination and harmful social practices while strengthening national unity in the country. In his message of best wishes for Chhath 2083 BS today, the Head of the State noted that the celebration has spread beyond the Terai and Madhes to Kathmandu and other regions becoming a cultural and religious festival among the different social and cultural communities across the country. He conveyed his wish that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God support lasting peace, good governance, development, and prosperity. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. The sun is believed to be visible to all living beings and to sustain life on Earth. —-