Siliguri: BSF, Bangladesh troops exchange sweets at Indo-Bangladesh border on Diwali

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: Oct 27, 2019 10:32 ISTSiliguri (West Bengal) [India], Oct 27 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) troops exchanged sweets with
Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOPFulbari on Sunday.The exchange of sweets between the soldiers of the two
friendly neighbouring countries comes as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of Diwali.Diwali is celebrated with great fervor and gaiety
across India
As per Hindu mythology, the festival marks the return of Lord Ram after his victory over the demon king Ravana in distant Lanka, as well as
the culmination of his 14-year-long exile
Lord Ram is widely regarded as the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism.BSF troops also exchanged sweets with BGB at the Akhaura
integrated check post on Friday before Diwali
Diwali is also celebrated to honour Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth and prosperity and the consort of Lord Vishnu
It is believed that the Goddess Lakshmi blesses those homes that are clean and well lit.On Diwali, people illuminate their houses with
coloured lights and earthen lamps
(ANI)