Yogi Adityanath treasures the deep rooted India-Nepal relations at Vivah panchami celebrations in Janakpur

 

 

Janakpur, December 13: “The foundation of India-Nepal relations is deep-rooted in ancient bonds and shared customs and traditions of the two countries.”, said the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath yeaterday in Janakpur, Nepal on the occasion of Vivah Panchami celebrations.

 

Speaking at Swayamvar ceremony followed by the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, he said, “Ram Katha ties the people of India and Nepal with a single thread. Ayodhya and Janakpur cities are inseparable link to this glorious story. I feel blessed to get the opportunity to offer prayers at Janaki temple on the auspicious occasion of Vivah Panchami”

 

 

In the morning, soon after reaching Janakpur, he visited famous Janaki temple and sought blessings of Mata Janaki. Vivah Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month of Hindu calendar. According to mythology, Lord Rama married Goddess Sita on Vivah Panchami.

  

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to name theJanakpur to Ayodhya a 4 lane route, which marks the route Lord Rama used to reach Ayodhya after he married Sita. The Government has however, supported the initiative to maintain the cultural heritage and values related to this.”, he added while addressing the crowd in Janakpur.

 

 

Nepal's Culture Minister Rabindra Prasad Adhikari, Governor and Chief Minister of Province 2, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri, Sadhus and other dignitaries also attended Vivah Panchami celebrations at famous Rangbhoomi in Barahbigha ground.

The festival is celebrated in Janakpur every year to mark the occasion. Yogi Adityanath returned home in the evening after his successful visit to Janakpur.