Chhath festival strengthens national unity: President Bhandari

KATHMANDU, November 10: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Chhath festival. She has wished for peace and prosperity. 

In her congratulatory message, President Bhandari said that in geographically, socially and culturally diverse society like Nepal, festival like Chhat further bolsters mutual unity, goodwill and brotherhood thereby further strengthening national amity.

It is believed that by observing the fasting on the Chhath festival, devotees are granted with their wishes. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, with offerings made to the rising and setting Sun. It is observed by worshipping the rising and setting sun.

The festival which is observed as a common cultural symbol in Terai has expanded across hilly and mountainous areas lately.