AKIPRESS.COM - Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi greeted people of Mongolia on Monday as the nation celebrates the Lunar New Year, reports Yahoo.com.

"To the wonderful people of Mongolia, Happy Tsagaan Sar. Praying for a year filled with joy, good health and prosperity," the Prime Minister said.

Monday marked the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Though Mongolia officially operates on the international Gregorian calendar, the traditional lunisolar calendar maintains ceremonial significance.