BAGLUNG, Dec 27: President Ram Chandra Paudel today visited the Shaligram Museum at Kundule of Baglung Municipality-4. The President who arrived here this morning to attend the Seventh Baglung Festival took the opportunity to observe the museum.
Shaligram (the ammonite stone) are worshiped as a symbol of Hindu god Vishnu and are considered holy.
On the occasion, he was welcomed by Muktinath Pithadhishwor Swami Kamal Nayanacharya and Rhishi Prapannacharya, among others.
Shaligram stone to be provided to Janaki Temple
Expressing gratitude to the museum management for their efforts in collecting and preserving shaligram stones from the Kaligandaki River, President Paudel said he holds special connection with Baglung. He shared that he had spent a significant period in Baglung, including time in Baglung jail during his involvement in the people's movement of the 1990s.
He also underlined the need for preserving the significance of Kaligandaki, saying, "Otherwise it may face the fate of the Bagmati River."
Stating that Nepal is rich in cultural, religious and customary dimensions, he drew the attention of all stakeholders to the urgency of protecting culture. The President further said, "It is essential to preserve the water resources as the earthly life depends on water. Conservation of mountains, forest and rivers is urgent to preserve the sources of water."
"I have abundant affection for Balgung; I had spent a time here and the communities here have contributed to sending me to the current position," the President said.
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