RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO — The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo celebrated Durga Puja at the Embassy premises to pay homage to Goddess Durga, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The religious ceremony was organized as part of the Dashain Festival on Friday October 16.
Nepal’s most significant and widely celebrated festival. Spanning fifteen days, Dashain commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over evil and is marked by prayers, religious rituals, offerings, and family gatherings.
The Durga Puja was conducted by priests from the Mayurapathi Sri Bhathrakali Amman Temple in Colombo, who performed traditional rituals and offered prayers to Goddess Durga for peace, prosperity, happiness, and well-being.
The Chargé d’ Affaires of the Nepal Embassy Vijay Kumar Raut, addressed the gathering, highlighting the profound significance of the Dashain Festival both within Nepal and for the diaspora community abroad.
Diplomatic officials, members of the Nepali community, Nepal-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, Sri Lanka-Nepal Business Council, Sri Lanka-Nepal Buddhist Association, and friends and well-wishers of Nepal participated.
The Embassy extends warmest Dashain wishes to all Nepali nationals in Sri Lanka and Maldives and friends of Nepal – wishing peace, happiness, prosperity and good health.
