President delivers Maghi greeting

KATHMANDU: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has wished all Nepalis living at home and abroad peace, happiness and prosperity on the occasion of Maghe Sankrati which is mainly celebrated by Tharu, Chhantyal and Magar communities as Maghi festival.

It is being observed throughout the country on Friday by taking holy baths and enjoying heat-generating foodstuffs like yam, sweet potato, ghee and chaku.