KATHMANDU, October 17: The ‘Phulpati Badhai Ceremony–2083’ was held at Tundikhel’s Sainik Manch in Kathmandu on Saturday, marking the occasion of Phulpati during the Dashain festival.
President Ram Chandra Paudel, First Lady Sabita Paudel, Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav and Prime Minister Balendra Shah attended the ceremony.
The Nepal Army, under the command of the President as its Supreme Commander, presented a ceremonial salute. The programme featured traditional rifle salutes, cannon firing, a military parade and a flower shower from a helicopter. A banner bearing the ceremony’s name was also displayed, alongside a performance of Durga Bandana.
Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal, National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, senior government officials and representatives of diplomatic missions were also present.
The annual Phulpati ceremony is a significant part of Nepal’s Dashain celebrations, reflecting the country’s cultural traditions, religious beliefs and military heritage. Phulpati marks the seventh day of Dashain, when sacred flowers, leaves and other auspicious items are traditionally brought into the Dashain Ghar at Hanuman Dhoka.
The ceremony drew a large number of spectators to the Tundikhel area.
