KATHMANDU, April 14: The New Year of the Nepali calendar, 2083 BS, has begun today. The day is being celebrated across the country and abroad with special fervor.
The New Year is a special occasion to make a new beginning and exchange greetings.
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Bikram Sambat (BS) is regarded as the oldest calendar, and the year changes on Baisakh 1 every year. It is also called Baisakh Sankranti.
BS is further regarded as an eternal and scientific calendar, reasoning that it is determined by solar movement.
Nepali people make a new resolution on this occasion. They review the last year and vow to succeed. The Nepali people also visit temples, chant hymns and hold events for exchanging greetings. The Nepalis living in various parts of the world celebrate the New Year 2083 with fanfare.
On this special occasion, President Ramchandra Paudel, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, and other dignitaries have extended messages of best wishes.
