Kathmandu, Nov 10: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Nepal Sambat, introduced by national luminary Shankhadhar Sakhwa, is Nepal’s indigenous calendar.
Issuing a message of greetings today on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1147, the President recalled that the calendar was introduced to mark the beginning of a new era after Sakhwa freed farmers and poor people in the Kathmandu Valley from debt during the reign of Lichchhavi King Raghavdev.
President Paudel said that such traditions have helped strengthen Nepal’s civilisation, history, freedom and identity, reflecting the country’s civilised, tolerant and united society.
Stating that the occasion is celebrated as a special festival marking the beginning of a new calendar year in various parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley, the President recalled Sakhwa’s contributions to public welfare and philanthropy, particularly his efforts towards people’s freedom and economic emancipation.
He expressed confidence that the occasion would inspire everyone to work with dedication and commitment towards social equality, good governance, development and progress in a spirit of selflessness.
President Paudel also wished that Nepal Sambat, as the country’s indigenous calendar, would help promote mutual goodwill, tolerance and fraternity among Nepalis and strengthen national unity.
The President expressed confidence that Nepal Sambat would further contribute to safeguarding Nepal’s independence, history, culture and national identity.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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