KATHMANDU: Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that Chhath has played a significant role in promoting mutual respect, tolerance, social harmony, and national unity.
Extending his best wishes on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparva 2026, Vice President Yadav said that festivals like Chhath, which connect people from the Himalayan, hilly, and Madhes regions through shared cultural traditions, have further strengthened national unity and a common Nepali identity.
Describing Chhath as a unique cultural tradition of Nepali society, he said the festival beautifully reflects the deep relationship between human beings, nature, and the universe. He noted that offering prayers and devotional offerings to the Sun, the direct source of life and energy, conveys messages of gratitude, self-restraint, purity, and respect for nature.
Vice President Yadav also highlighted the tradition of paying homage to the setting sun and welcoming the rising sun, saying it teaches people to respect every phase, struggle, and opportunity in life.
“Chhath is not merely a festival of worship and religious rituals; it is also a celebration of social harmony and coexistence. The use of bamboo baskets, supali, earthen pots, local fruits, grains, and other traditional materials reflects our indigenous knowledge, culture of hard work, and appreciation of locally produced goods,” Vice President Yadav said in his message.
According to the Vice President, the participation of people from different communities, professions, and social backgrounds has established Chhath as a vibrant festival of social unity and mutual cooperation.
He also emphasized that the festival’s close association with the cleanliness and conservation of rivers, ponds, lakes, and other water bodies helps promote environmental awareness and responsibility for protecting natural resources.
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