KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Nepal Sambat New Year 1145 is being celebrated across the country today amidst various programs.
The people of the Newar community have been celebrating the Nepal Sambat as New Year's Day at present. The Nepal Sambat is an indigenous calendar of Nepal.
Mha Puja being marked today
The Nepal Sambat or calendar year was begun by Shankhadhar Sakhwa by relieving the people of Nepal of debt during the rule of Lichchhavi King Raghav Dev in 880 AD.
Recognizing the contribution of Shankhadhar Sakhwa to the country and people, the government announced Sakhwa a national luminary on November 18, 1999.
Meanwhile, the President and the Vice-President, the Prime Minister as well as various party heads and leaders have issued statements extending best wishes to all those celebrating the Nepal Sambat today.
This day is celebrated especially as the new year of Nepal Sambat and as a special festival by the majority Newar population residing in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel, Bahrabise and Dolakha.
