President’s message on Buddha Jayanti and Ubhauli

KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of 2566th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the propounder of Buddhist philosophy and the pioneer of the world peace. In her message, President Bhandari has said it is a matter of pride for all of us that Nepal is the birthplace of the Gautam Buddha. The President has believed that if we can imbibe the teachings and guidelines of the apostle of peace, Gautam Buddha, we will be able to consolidate our national unity and help promote world peace by enhancing the spirit of mutual goodwill, tolerance and brotherhood among cultural and social diversity. Likewise, the President has stated that the concerned side should pay heed to the appropriate development and conservation of cultural and archaeological sites related to the Buddhist religion spread across the country. Meanwhile, the President has given a message of best wishes to all Nepalis for building a prosperous, equitable, civilised and cultured society on the occasion of Ubhauli Festival of Kirant community. READ ALSO:

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