A celebration of Indo-Nepal ties with Sita Swayamvar

A captivating performance of Sita Swayamvar was held at the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi recently. The play was performed by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee

At the beginning of the program, Dr. Surendra Thapa, Ambassador of Nepal, said, "The Swayamvar that took place in Janakpur is still an integral part of our cultural heritage. This performance is an effort to keep that heritage alive." He also emphasised on the special relationship between Nepal and India, stating that Nepal is like family to India.

The event was graced by numerous guests, including former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi, MPs Yogendra Chandelia, Meenakshi Lekhi, Shah Nawaz Hussain and poet Surendra Sharma.

The Committee's General Secretary Dheerajdhar Gupta and Secretary Pradeep Sharan noted that a large audience attended to show their interest in both Indian and Nepali cultures.

The performance lasted approximately 45 minutes, narrating the story of Sita Swayamvar.

The program conveyed the message that art and culture are not merely means of entertainment, but also serve to bring us closer together. The staging of Sita Swayamvar exemplifies the importance of preserving our cultural values for future generations to appreciate.