WorldPhoto: HT WorldNepal Sambat 1147 Begins with Newar Community Celebrating Mha Puja
Nepal Sambat 1147 started on Tuesday, marked by the Newar community's celebrations of their indigenous lunar calendar's new year. Festivities included cultural processions, singing, dancing, and the traditional Mha Puja, especially in Kathmandu Valley. The calendar was initiated by Shankhadhar Sakhwa 1,147 years ago. Prime Minister Balen Shah extended greetings, highlighting the calendar's cultural importance and Mha Puja's significance for self-awareness and well-being.
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