हट्यो सारा हिलो मैलो, हरायो पानिको बर्षा
हट्यो सारा हिलो मैलो, हरायो पानिको बर्षा
हट्यो सारा हिलो मैलो, हरायो पानिको बर्षा
भवानीको भयो पूजा, चल्यो सानन्दको बर्षा
“Slowly the cool shower of rain vanished breaking the bond of dirt and dust; and with it came the auspicious moment where the almighty blesses her devotees after the humble worshipping she was offered”.
Oh yes! I am talking about Dashain. Generally accepted as a biggest festival of Nepal, the above cited poem by Lekhnath Poudel fully expresses the joy and excitement it brings in the heart of Nepalese.
For all Nepalese around the world, Dashain is of special importance. It is the festival that portrays the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated for the victory of Goddess Durga over the devil Mahisasura.
Elders give their blessings with Tika (rice mixed with curd and crimson color) and Jamara (barley plant) to the young ones and it is celebrated with harmony and togetherness.
Singing, dancing and cultural events follows thereafter.
The festive season is no exception to Nepal Force Police Unit-1 in Monrovia. Force Police Unit is the peacekeeping Armed police unit in Liberia staying to maintain peace. A total of 380 Nepalese are residing here to assist the conflicted nation maintain peace and harmony.
“The celebration of Dashain here in Unit is no different than that of our country. We perform all rituals(pooja) and get together to get the blessings Goddess Durga.” – Says SP Gopal Gurung.
He is the head of the Nepalese family of 380 peacekeepers in the force unit and as per the tradition of giving and receiving blessings and Tika from elders, he also heads the family to share belongingness.
The biggest festival also helps everyone inside the Force, Nepalese and Hindu people residing in Monrovia to get together and strengthened the bond of intimacy and help share happiness having a chance some wonderful memories.
Being no exception, I had some very good moments in the party. It was a gratifying moment to get acquainted with various countrymen and people celebrating the festival. Many thanks to the unit for some precious moments and memories for lifetime.
I feel honored to share about the intimacy and harmony among Nepalese. Also the activities to preserve faith and culture is respectable. It was some splendid festive time to celebrate here in Monrovia.
Peace and Harmony,
Furtemba Sherpa