KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has extended best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1145.
Ghimire extended best wishes for happiness, prosperity, peace and good health and progress to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of the New Year of the Newar community.
In his message of best wishes today, Speaker Ghimire expressed confidence that Nepal Sambat would inspire to bring success, new enthusiasm and excitement in the lives of all the Nepalis.
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He expressed the belief that this New Year would foster harmony, brotherhood and tolerance among all Nepalis.
"Nepal Sambat (Newa Sambat) is the main traditional Sambat of Nepal, which represents Nepal's cultural and historical identity. Mainly, this Sambat is connected with economic independence and social reform of the Newar community", reads the message.
"Specially, Nepal Sambat is popular in the Newar community and it has made a significant contribution in protection of Nepal's originality and cultural prosperity", he shared. The government of Nepal recognized Nepal Sambat in 2065 BS.
Nepal Sambat was started by Shankhadhar Sakhwa by relieving the people of Nepal of debt in 937 BS. The government in 2056 BS had declared Sakhwa as the national luminary.
