Kathmandu, April 14 -- Marking the start of Bikram Sambat 2083, people across Nepal are celebrating the New Year on Tuesday.

Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds deep 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, 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 pe...