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Kathmandu, Nov 10: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Nepal Sambat, established by national figure Shankhadhar Sakhwa, is considered Nepal's indigenous calendar.
On the occasion of the Nepal Sambat New Year 1147, the President issued a message of best wishes today and recalled that this calendar was introduced in memory of Shankhadhar starting a new era by freeing the farmers and poor people in the Kathmandu Valley during the time of Lichhavi King Raghavdev.
President Paudel mentioned that in the context of Nepali society being civilized, tolerant, and united, such traditions have strengthened Nepali culture, history, independence, and identity.
The President mentioned that in Kathmandu Valley and various other parts of the country, this day is celebrated as a special festival marking the start of the new year, and reminded people of national figure Sakhuwa's efforts for people's freedom and economic liberation, which were welfare-oriented and philanthropic works.
The Head-of-State expressed his belief that today's day inspires everyone to stay selflessly committed and proactive for social equality, good governance, development, and progress.
President Paudel has wished that the Nepali calendar (Nepal Sambat) can help foster mutual harmony, tolerance, and a sense of fraternity among all Nepalis, strengthening the national unity.
The President has expressed the belief that the Nepal Sambat New Year will further help strengthen Nepal's independence, history, culture, and national identity.
Nepal Sambat calendar is symbol of social justice: Vice President Yadav 
Similarly, in a message of best wishes he issued on the occasion of the Nepal Sambat New Year 1147, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that the Nepal Sambat calendar is the living symbol of the originality of the Nepali civilization, liberalism, social justice and human co-existence.
The Vice President in his message said that the historic act by national figure Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who, driven by the spirit of public welfare, freed the suffering people from debt, has set a high standard of service, philanthropy, and social responsibility in Nepali society.
Vice President's message mentions that the humanitarian path shown by Sakhwa is still equally inspiring and exemplary for our national life today.
He has wished that this indigenous Nepali calendar fosters mutual trust, social harmony, cooperation, peace, and a spirit of working together among all Nepalis.