KATHMANDU — President Ram Chandra Poudel has said that the festival of cultural, mythological and scientific importance is a festival of light and light. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Tihar Festival 2083, he said that this festival has tried to unite various castes, ethnicities, languages and cultures.

Stating that Tihar is an important link to preserve Nepal’s unique culture, President Poudel said that the Bhai Tika and Mha Puja have disseminated the message of love and affection, social unity and prosperity, religion, kindness and compassion and the victory of light over darkness.

The President stated that the festival would be celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by paying tika to the goddess Laxmi and also respecting goddess Laxmi during the Laxmi Puja.

“Govardhan Parbat is the form of the interdependent relationship between human beings and nature, and the tradition of lighting lamps, eating sweet dishes and playing Deusi Bhailo to show social brotherhood and goodwill during this festival which reflects respect and love for family, nature, animals and gods in order to strengthen the harmonious relation between humans and other animals and animals,” reads the President’s best wishes message.

President Poudel also wished that the Tihar festival may spread light in human life and inspire all to move ahead on the path of truth, justice and social governance.

The President expressed the belief that the Tihar festival would encourage all Nepalis to promote mutual harmony, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance and prosperity. She wished happiness, peace, prosperity and continued progress to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad.