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Kathmandu Tuesday January 08, 2002 Paush 24, 2058.
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HM accepts Samyak invitation
Post Report
KATHMANDU, Jan 7:His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir
Bikram Shah Dev today accepted the invitation letter for attending the Samyak (a
traditional Buddhist feast) on the occasion of Maghe Sakranti on January 14.
The Samyak is going to be organised at Bhuikhel
(below the Swoyambhu Temple) at the initiative of the private sector for the first time in
the last five decades.
The invitation letter was handed over to the
King by Danpati of Kota Dhuku, Balaju Ringroad, Ram Kumari Manandhar. After handing over
the letter, the Danpati and Bajracharyas had worshipped the King according to the Buddhist
tradition.
It is stated in the letter that the Samyak is
going to be organised for the world peace and welfare of the Nepalese. A group of people
along with Dhime Baja and Gunla Baja (traditional bands) and Royal Nepal Army band had
entered the Royal Palace to hand over the letter to the King.
According to the Buddhist tradition, idols of
various gods and goddesses of the Kathmandu Valley including that of Lord Buddha of
Swoyambhu will be assembled while organising the Samyak festival. Also the invitee gods
for the festival are Manakamana Bhagwati of Gorkha, Vajrayogini of Sankhu, Khadga Jogini
of Pharping, Namo Buddha of Kavre and Palanchowk Bhagwati Guheshworimai.
Earlier, similar festival was organised in 1951
at the presence of His Late Majesty King Tribhuvan.
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