President Paudel visits nine major goddess shrines on Maha Ashtami
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel visited nine major goddess shrines in the Kathmandu Valley on Maha Ashtami and offered prayers as part of the Sharadiya Nawaratra observance. First lady Sabita Paudel accompanied him as the long-standing state tradition continued during Dashain.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel visited nine major goddess shrines in Kathmandu Valley on Maha Ashtami.
- He offered prayers at Naxal Bhagawati, Guhyeshwori, Maitidevi, Kalikasthan, Bhadrakali, Naradevi, Raktakali, Shobha Bhagawati and Indrayani temples.
- He received Tika and Prasad from priests at the shrines.
- First lady Sabita Paudel accompanied him during the religious visits.