RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO – The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo celebrated the Deepawali Festival at the Embassy premises on Friday November 6.
The religious ceremony was organized to celebrate Tihar / Deepawali, one of Nepal’s most significant and widely celebrated festivals. Known as Tihar in Nepal, the festival is celebrated over five days, with each day dedicated to expressing gratitude towards different living beings.
The celebrations begin with Kaag Tihar, followed by Kukur Tihar, Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja, Goru Tihar and Govardhan Puja, and conclude with Bhai Tika. Each day carries its own religious and cultural significance, reflecting Nepal’s rich traditions and deep rooted values of gratitude, respect, and harmony with nature.
The Charge de affairs of Nepal Embassy Vijay Kumar Raut, performed the traditional rituals and offered prayers to the Goddess Lakshmi. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the profound religious, cultural, and spiritual significance of Tihar / Deepawali in Nepal and its importance in preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage. The invitees also shared their thoughts and reflections on the Tihar / Deepawali Festival, extending their warm wishes to everyone for a blessed and joyous celebration. The celebration concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Sagar Bhandari, First Secretary.
Diplomatic officials of the Embassy of Nepal, representatives from International organizations, members of the Nepali community in Sri Lanka, representatives of the Nepal–Sri Lanka Friendship Association, Sri Lanka-Nepal Business Council as well as friends and well-wishers of Nepal, participated in the ceremony.On this auspicious occasion, the Embassy of Nepal extended its warmest wishes to all Nepali nationals and friends of Nepal residing in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. May the festival of Tihar/Deepawali bring peace, happiness, prosperity, and good health to all
