Indian guests attending the Ram Janaki marriage ceremony in Janakpur, Nepal, have called for transforming the deep cultural ties between Nepal and India into tangible improvements for both nations. They stressed the importance of strengthening people-to-people relations as a foundation for shared progress.
 

Vishva Hindu Parishad Union Minister Rajendra Singh Pankaj, while appreciating the warm welcome from Matihani residents, remarked, "We are bound by your love, and this bond is unbreakable. It has endured for centuries." He emphasized that the long-standing ties between India and Nepal, rooted in mutual affection, should serve as a platform for development, not just formal government agreements.
 

Around 500 participants, including saints, religious leaders, and senior officials from India, such as Champat Raya of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and Girishpati Tripathi, the Ayodhya Town Corporation Chief, are in Janakpur for the week-long Bibaha Panchami ceremony.
 

Santoshdas Baisnav, a saint from Ayodhya, highlighted the unique, centuries-old connection between the two countries, noting, "Our cultures and traditions are similar, and our bond is tied by a strong thread of love."
 

Other guests echoed similar sentiments, expressing deep gratitude for the hospitality and affection shown by the Nepali people. Sadhvi Manorama, a guest from Vrindavan, shared, "It feels like we have been in a relationship for ages. The love we’ve felt here is truly touching."
 

The guests recognized that the relationship between Nepal and India, founded on mutual affection and the sacred union of Lord Ram and Princess Sita, is one of a kind. They called for ongoing dialogue to strengthen this bond, particularly through cooperative development efforts.
 

Saint Ramsharan Das Baisnav of Ayodhya also expressed his appreciation for the warm reception from the people of Matihani, including Mayor Hari Prasad Mandal.
 

Since arriving in Janakpur, the Indian delegation has participated in various religious events, including Phulbari Leela, Dhanusha Yagya, and Tilakotsav, marked by colorful processions and performances. The Madhesh Province government honored the Indian guests during the Tilakotshav.
 

Today marks the sixth day of the Bibaha Panchami festival, with the engagement ceremony and the reenactment of Lord Ram and Sita's wedding at Janaki Mandir. The festival, celebrating the divine couple's marriage in the ancient Mithila kingdom, will conclude on Saturday with the Ramkaleka rituals.
 

The event emphasized the shared cultural heritage between Nepal and India, with participants calling for continued efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties, not just during festivals but as a pathway to greater cooperation and progress for both nations.