Gaura festival highlights women's power, dedication and faith in culture: Deuba

Kathmandu, Aug 31: Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Gaura festival highlights women's power, dedication, devotion and faith in culture.

Extending his best wishes on the occasion of Gaura festival today, President Deuba said the festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and vigor, especially in the Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces of Nepal, has left a deep cultural mark on people's lives and also created a unique identity.

"Our Nepali society, which is full of diverse cultural and religious traditions, has many unique customs and traditions to be proud of, "Deuba has said while noting Gaura Parva is not just a religious ritual but also the foundation of social unity, reconciliation, mutual harmony and cultural preservation. 

He has expressed his best wishes on the occasion of Gaura festival, wishing that may it inspire everyone to create an atmosphere of happiness, peace and prosperity for all Nepalis living at home and abroad. (RSS)