Durga Puja unites people from India and Nepal: Deputy Chief of Mission

Nepal and India have close historical ties and festivals like Durga Puja unites people from both nations, a senior Indian diplomat has said. Speaking at a special function organised to celebrate Durga Puja on Friday, Ajay Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission of Indian Embassy, said Nepal and India have close historical, religious and social links.

Durga Pooja unites people of India and Nepal

"Festivals like Durga Puja has united people of Nepal and India toger, as two countries have close historical, religious and social links," he said.

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programme was also attended by Swami Ekarthananda, head of Ramkrishna Ashram, Kathmandu. Ekarthananda said Ramkrishna had stressed on importance of worshipping mor Goddess Durga and Bhagawati as we can establish close link with God through mor  child relationship.

During occasion, or guests offered prayer to Goddess Durga and listed to traditional music and religious song. On Saturday Nepal, mainly Hindus, also observed Phulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival.

Dashain, also kwn as Vijay Dashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated to mark victory of good over evil. festival is celebrated to remember Lord Ram's victory over Ravana, marking triumph of good over evil. day also marks culmination of Navratri and Durga Puja. People offer prayers at temples of Goddess Durga, prepare feasts and fly kites during festival.

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