KATHMANDU, Nov 15: President Ramchandra Paudel performed worship and prayers to Chhathi Mata on Sunday, marking the occasion of the Chhath festival, 2026.
Accompanied by the First Lady, Sabita Paudel, the President visited the Chhath worship site at Gauri Ghat, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in front of the Guhyeshwari Temple within the Pashupati area, to offer prayers to Chhathi Mata. At this site, President Paudel also offered argha (a ritual water offering) to the setting sun.
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Upon his arrival at Guhyeshwari, President Paudel was welcomed by Members of Parliament Bishnudevi Pudasaini and Pukar Bam, officials from the Pashupati Area Development Trust, local people's representatives, and members of the Chhath Puja Organizing Committee.