Kathmandu: 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 shared his greetings via social media, emphasizing the festival’s significance in connecting nature, human beings, and other life species with the sun.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Prime Minister Oli highlighted the historical reverence for the sun, noting that it has been worshiped as a deity since ancient times by ancestors. He stated, “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,” conveying the cultural and spiritual importance of the festival.