President Dr. Yadav received Tika and Prasad anointed by the priest amidst the chanting of verses from religious scriptures.
Vice President Paramananda Jha and Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal were also present.
Similarly, Chairman of Constituent Assembly Subash Nembang and high level government officials also attended the function.
Basanta Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the waxing moon in the Nepali month of Magh every year.
Spring season begins from this day.
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