The Bikram Era is Nepal's official calendar. This solar calendar was started by King Bikramditya. The new year 2059 of the Bikram Era corresponds to 2002-2003 of the Christan Era. New Year's Day is an official holiday. Devotees visit the Pashupati temple to take a dip in the holy Bagmati river.Pilgrims also visit other religious spots and spend the day picniking. It is a day to seek blessings from family priest and one's elders as well.
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