Prithvi Jayanti

Prithvi Jayanti is an public holiday which celebrates the birth of Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Nepal and Gorkha.[1][2][3] In September 1745, Shah started the unification of Nepal campaign which unified small kingdoms called Chaubisi Rajya and Baise rajya.[4] Every year, President of Nepal visits the statue of Shah in Singha Durbar as part of a ceremony.[5][6]

Prithvi Jayanti
Prithvi Jayanti celebrates Prithvi Narayan Shah's birthday who started the Unification of Nepal campaign
Observed byNepalese people
Date11 January
Next time11 January 2022 (2022-01)
FrequencyAnnual

References
  1. Hyolmo, Kunga. "298th Prithvi Jayanti observed across the country (with photos)". My Republica. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  2. "Prithvi Jayanti, National Unification Day celebrated with national significance". Setopati. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  3. "Supporters of monarchy and police clash in front of Singha Durbar". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. Malla, Monika. "Actor Manisha Koirala condemns police brutality against those observing Prithvi Jayanti this afternoon (with photos)". My Republica. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  5. "President attends Unity Day function despite no holiday". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  6. "Nepalis celebrating Prithvi Jayanti today". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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