Nepal Sambat New Year today

The Newar community on Friday observes the Nepal Sambat New Year. 

It is an indigenous calendar of Nepal and has reached the year 1142. 

Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who got national recognition posthumously from the Government of Nepal for his contribution during the Lichchhavi dynasty, founded Nepal Sambat after freeing citizens of the country from their debts. The New Year is being celebrated in commemoration of this day.

Vice Prez Pun calls for promotion, use of Nepal Sambat

Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun said that promotion and practical use of Nepal Sambat is required for Nepal’s uniqueness and identity.

In a message on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1142, Vice President Pun has expressed the confidence this day would inspire all for the promotion and practical use of Nepal Sambat.

In his message, the Vice President has expressed tribute to propounder of Nepal Sambat and national luminary Shankhadhar Shakhwa for his contribution to progressive social transformation.

Deuba’s greetings of the day 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1142.

Prime Minister Deuba  also expressed the confidence that Nepal Sambat would deepen tolerance, brotherhood and mutual harmony among all Nepalis.

In his message extended  on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1142, Prime Minister Deuba said that diverse religions and cultures would further strengthen our national unity and would encourage Nepalis to unite.  

In his message, PM Deuba stated that founder of Nepal Sambat and national luminary Shankhadhar Shakhwa created a situation of pride and independence by relieving the people of Nepal of their debt.