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Nepal Celebrates Nepali New Year 2083 Bikram Sambat

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13577129
Date Taken	14 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Swayambhunath Stupa UNESCO World Heritage Site Kathmandu Nepali New Year Bikram Sambat calendar April 14 2026 Baishakh 1 cultural significance spiritual significance solar calendar lunar calendar bright fortnight of Chaitra Hindu Panchanga official calendar system Nepal exchange greetings best wishes New Year eve friends family joy hope temples monasteries prayers reflection past year new goals resolutions past shortcomings renewed energy determination celebrations cultural heritage spiritual reflection festive occasion cultural tradition.