KATHMANDU: Nepal ushered in the New Year 2082 BS today (Monday), with celebrations, prayers, and hopeful resolutions marking the start of a new chapter.
Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely celebrated across the country as the beginning of the Nepali New Year.
From temple visits to family gatherings, the day is filled with cultural and spiritual significance.
According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra.
The Bikram Sambat, based on the Hindu Panchanga, is considered an authoritative calendar system in Nepal.
On this occasion, people exchange greetings and well wishes. The evening of the final day of the previous year is often celebrated joyfully with friends, family, and loved ones, as people welcome the New Year with cheer and hope.
Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers. Reflecting on the past year, individuals make resolutions to overcome their shortcomings and begin the New Year with renewed energy and determination.
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