President Ramchandra Paudel took part in the Basanta Shrawan ritual at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square on Friday morning to mark Basanta Panchami.

During the ceremony, the chief priest of Hanumandhoka Management Office offered the President abhishek, tika, garland, and flowers. President Paudel worshipped Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, while a contingent of the Nepali Army presented a ceremonial salute.

The event was attended by Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, heads of constitutional bodies, Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol, and other distinguished guests.

Basanta Panchami is traditionally observed by worshipping Goddess Saraswati, and it is believed that performing Basanta Shrawan on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity.