Reported Journalist:Zamil Shafeek
The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo celebrated Durga Puja at its premises as part of Dashain, Nepal’s most significant and widely celebrated festival, highlighting the cultural and religious traditions shared by communities in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
The religious ceremony paid homage to Goddess Durga, who symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Dashain is celebrated over 15 days and is marked by prayers, religious rituals, offerings and family gatherings.
Priests from the Mayurapathi Sri Bhathrakali Amman Temple in Colombo conducted the traditional rituals and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, seeking peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being.
Addressing the gathering, Vijay Kumar Raut, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka, highlighted the significance of Dashain in Nepal and its importance to the Nepali diaspora living abroad.
The event was attended by diplomatic officials, members of the Nepali community, representatives of the Nepal–Sri Lanka Friendship Association, the Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council and the Sri Lanka–Nepal Buddhist Association, along with friends and well-wishers of Nepal.
The celebration provided an opportunity for the Nepali community to observe its religious traditions and strengthen cultural ties while sharing the spirit of Dashain with friends in Sri Lanka.
The Embassy of Nepal extended its warmest Dashain wishes to all Nepali nationals living in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as well as friends of Nepal, wishing them peace, happiness, prosperity and good health.
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