Newar community observes Nepal Sambat New Year

Kathmandu - The Newar community today observes the Nepal Sambat New Year. It is an indigenous calendar of Nepal and has reached the year 1141. Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who got a national recognition posthumously from the Government of Nepal for his contribution during Lichchhavi dynasty, founded Nepal Sambat after freeing citizens of the country from their debts. The New Year is being celebrated in commemoration of this day.

On the occasion, Nepal Sambat 1141 Nhuda National Celebration Committee organised a greeting meeting at the City Hall at Bhrikutimandap. The meeting was attended by a limited number of people by following health guidelines and maintaining social distancing in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.