Indians in Lagos State celebrate “Dussehra” Festival
Lagos, Nov. 1, 2023 (NAN) Indians in Lagos State have celebrated the ancient Dussehra Festival, which symbolises the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Sanjay Srivastava, President, Overseas Friends of Bhartiya Janata Party (OFBJP), in a statement said the festival was a celebration of the goddess Durga’s victory over demons. According to Srivastava, the event organised by OFBJP Nigeria had over 1000 Indians participating in the festivity on Tuesday. He said the celebration did not only showcase Indians’ rich cultural heritage but also conveyed a powerful message about the importance of practicing cultural values and leaving a lasting impression on the younger generation. Srivastava highlighted the commendable efforts of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s Government in extending its outreach to the Non-Resident-Indian (NRI) community. He underscored the government’s dedication to restoring the spiritual glory of Bharat. “As the festivities of Dussehra fade away, the OFBJP Nigeria extends warm greetings for the upcoming festival of lights, Diwali, to the Indian diaspora and the host community. “May the light of Diwali bring happiness, prosperity and …
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