KATHMANDU, Nov 15: President Ramchandra Paudel said the Chhath festival promotes social harmony, environmental awareness, respect for nature and the preservation of indigenous culture.
In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Chhath 2083 BS on Saturday, President Paudel expressed hope that the festival would help end discrimination and harmful social practices while strengthening national unity in the country.
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The Head of State noted that the celebration has spread beyond the Terai and Madhesh to Kathmandu and other parts of the country, becoming a cultural and religious festival celebrated by people from different social and cultural communities.
He expressed the hope that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God would contribute to lasting peace, good governance, development and prosperity in the country.
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. The sun is regarded as a universal source of life and is believed to sustain all living beings on Earth.
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