Chitwan Women’s Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Group Celebrates Teej, Emphasizes Social Harmony and Unity

Chitwan — On the occasion of the Nepali women’s festival, Haritalika Teej, the Chitwan Women’s Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Group organized a special Teej program in Narayangadh on Monday, highlighting social harmony, unity, and women’s empowerment.

Ritu Bishwakarma, central member of the Nepal Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Federation and coordinator of the Women’s Empowerment Committee, emphasized the cultural significance of Teej and urged that it be preserved as a cultural festival, warning against recent distortions of its traditional values.

Hem Bahadur Bishwakarma, president of the Chitwan Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Association, noted that while Teej traditionally highlights women’s struggles, some activities have begun promoting misconduct and social vices, calling for awareness.

Ruwen Ramudamu, president of the Chitwan Gold/Silver Savings and Credit Cooperative Limited, stressed maintaining the social, cultural, and traditional integrity of Teej.

Maina Sunar, president of the Western Chitwan Women’s Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Group, stated that Teej should now also serve as a medium to convey social messages, in addition to highlighting women’s challenges.

Indira Sadashankar, advisor to the Chitwan Women’s Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Group, highlighted Teej’s originality and unique cultural features.

Kalpana Gotame, president of the Chitwan Women’s Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Group, said the event was organized to bring sisters together, encourage mutual support, and share joys and sorrows.

Other attendees included Amir Ramdam, press advisor of the Nepal Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Federation and chair of Swarna Khabar Media Pvt. Ltd.; Utsav Khati, senior vice-president of the Chitwan Gold/Silver Entrepreneurs Association; Mohan Panthi, second vice-president; Shobha Barali, third vice-president; and Gopal Bahadur Bishwakarma, general secretary.

The event’s welcome address was delivered by senior vice-president and coordinator Sarita Bhattarai Ghatane, and facilitated by group secretary Manju Bishwakarma.