KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The 302nd Prithivi Jayanti and National Unity Day is being celebrated with various programs in Kathmandu today.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) hosted a tea reception at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu.
296th Prithvi Jayanti being observed (photo feature)

President Ram Chandra Paudel and various party leaders offered garlands to the statue of Ptithvi Narayan Shah located in front of the Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. A march was organized with Panche Baja (traditional musical instruments) and dance by Dhami-Jhankri.
Here are some photos of the event taken by Republica’s Photojournalist Bijaya Rai.