Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes on the occasion of Janai Purnima, Rishi Tarpani, and Rakshya Bandhan. Taking to the social networking site today, PM Oli shared the greetings to all on the Janai Purnima (the festival of sacred thread).
According to National News Agency Nepal, PM Oli noted the significance of the day, marking Shrawan Shukla Purnima (full moon day), which is celebrated with three cultural festivals: Janai Purnima, Rishi Purnima, and Rakshyabandhan. He emphasized that these festivals have been observed by ancestors as a time to consume different species of beans as a shield against the cold following the completion of crop cultivation.
The Prime Minister highlighted that Janai Purnima is regarded as a symbol of truth, purity, and self-discipline, while Rakshabandhan is a celebration that strengthens the bond with loved ones. Additionally, he mentioned that Rishi Tarpani is celebrated in honor of the enlightenment provided to human civilization by ancient scholars through their knowledge.