Nepal, Oct. 1 -- President Ramchandra Paudel has worshipped Nawakanya (nine virgins) at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas, today on the occasion of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival.

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He paid homage to Nawakanya, who are taking shelter at Naxal-based Bal Mandir, according to the President's Secretariat. There is a tradition of worshipping nine virgins by the Head-of-the-State on the occasion of Maha Nawami every year.

On the occasion, the First Lady Sabita Paudel also worshipped the Nawakanya as the incarnation of Goddess Nawadurga.

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