PM Oli extends greetings

Kathmandu, Aug 9: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes on the occasion of Janai Purnima, Rishi Tarpani and Rakshya Bandhan. 

Taking to the social networking site today, PM Oli shared the greetings to all on the Janai Purnima (the festival of sacred thread). 

"Today is Shrawan Shukla Purnima (full moon day). This day we celebrate three cultural festivals – Janai Purnima, Rishi Purnima and Rakshyabandhan. Our ancestors have been observing the day also as a festival of consuming different species of beans to shield from cold after completing crop cultivation", the PM wrote. 

He noted that Janai Purnima is considered a symbol of truth, purity, and self-discipline, while Rakshabandhan is celebrated as a festival that strengthens the bond with loved ones. 

"In honor of the enlightenment given to human civilization by the ancient scholars through their knowledge, Rishi Tarpani is celebrated", Prime Minister Oli added. (RSS)