President takes Sankalpa of Mahashivaratri Pooja; festive fervor grips Pashupatinath

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday took a solemn vow (Sankalpa) of worshipping materials of Mahashivaratri at Sheetal Niwas.

There is time-honored tradition for the Head of the State to take Sankalpa of worshipping materials on the day of Mahashivaratri every year.