President Ram Chandra Poudel has expressed his belief that festivals such as Maghe Sankranti help strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, mutual reconciliation, and tolerance among all Nepalis.
He conveyed these sentiments while extending his best wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to Nepali citizens at home and abroad on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti and Maghi Festival, 2026.
President Poudel said, “I am confident that festivals like Maghe Sankranti will promote ethnic harmony, respect for diversity, and national unity in our multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multicultural society, while fostering the spirit of brotherhood, mutual reconciliation, and tolerance among all Nepalis.”
Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is celebrated with joy across Nepal, with different communities observing their unique customs. The Tharu community, in particular, marks this festival as the New Year. Traditional dishes such as ghee, chaku, yam, sesame laddu, cell roti, dhikri, and khichadi are enjoyed with family.
President Poudel also highlighted the tradition of bathing in sacred rivers and trivenis across the country, including Barah Kshetra, Dev Ghat, and Ridi Kshetra, and offering prayers at temples. He emphasized that such festivals, as part of Nepal’s unique cultural heritage, play a vital role in introducing the country to the world.
In his message, he added, “I hope that the Maghe Sankranti and Maghi festivals will inspire all of us to preserve our culture and build a civilized, cultured, and egalitarian society.”
