Thursday, March 19th, 2026

President Paudel performs Kanya Puja



KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel performed the traditional Kanya Puja on the occasion of Ashwin Shukla Navami at the President’s Office today.

According to the President’s Secretariat, he worshipped nine young girls residing at the Bal Mandir in Naxal. The ritual of worshipping nine girls, regarded as the embodiment of Goddess Navadurga, has been observed annually by the Head of State on Mahanavami.

First Lady Sabita Paudel also took part in the ceremony and offered prayers to the nine girls.

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