Nepal

PM Oli extends Chhath greetings

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Devotees placing offerings at Gorhohi Pond in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-9 early this morning in preparation for offering oblations to the setting sun on Thursday evening, marking the occasion of Chhath Festival. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of the sacred festival Chhath which is celebrated by offering prayers to the Sun.

PM Oli took to the social media to extend his best wishes on the occasion.

The existence of nature, human beings and other life species is well connected with the sun and the measurement of time also starts with the planets revolving around the sun.

Prime Minister Oli has said that the sun has been worshiped as a deity since ancient times by our ancestors. 'Our ancestors have been worshiping the sun as the ancient god since time immemorial. My best wishes to all on the occasion of the sacred festival being celebrated by worshipping the sun', the message reads.