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Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad greets people on Indrajatra festival

Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad greets people on Indrajatra festival

Gangtok, Aug 30 (UNI) On the auspicious occasion of ‘Indrajatra’, the festival of Newar community here, the Governor of Sikkim, Ganga Prasad has extended warm greetings to the people of Sikkim.
"The cultural festival of Indrajatra, associated with our Newai brethren is celebrated in the honour of deity Indra, the king of heaven as per Hindu mythology. Indrajatra is yet another manifestation of our cultural diversity which we are proud to display. It has added another colour to diverse Sikkimese tradition and its capacity to assimilate diversity," Governor said.
"May this festival be the occasion to celebrate our cross-cultural unity for a cause towards strengthening our social fabric. Let us all work for social cohesion and nurture peace, harmony and brotherhood prevailing in the State for posterity," he added.

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