By Rick M 
Janakpur, the historic city, is currently filled with preparations for the familiar Viwwah Panchami, the marriage of GOD Ram and GODDESS Sita. While the whole city is decorated brightly to welcome the lovers that flood the city during these festivities, local authorities do not seize working to host the devotees who flock to the city during the celebrations. Scheduled when the country is receiving international tourist traffic, the celebration based on the cultural calendar is expected to attract a large audience, which Janakpur attracts, being one of the major pilgrimage centers.
The city authorities will use extra precautions for the safety of the population and for the ease of access to all the festival facilities. People wash roads and make different patterns on them, and also use extras to help the tourists find themselves in the city and its main sightseeing attractions. Small grocery stores and other small businesses are taking advantage of the occasion, and there is merchandise ranging from religious articles to local food and beverages that are so closely associated with the festival.
In terms of diplomacy, the Nepalese Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, disclosed that he was in the process of adopting the twining of Janakpur with the city of Ayodhya. It will seek to foster cultural relationships and tourism between these two historical sites, which are important in the history of the world. Sharing his views about the cooperation, Ambassador Sharma said that he was hopeful for the betterment of the relationship between the two countries as the spiritual and cultural exchange would increase, serving the purpose of boosting the relationship of both Nepal and India.
The Minister of Culture, tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, visited Janakpur to grace the festival celebration. He stressed the sensitivity of the religious origins and traditional approach of the villagers towards the Vivah Panchami festival and the tourism potential of the region. His appearance actually enhances the sincerity of the government in the provision of funding and encouragement that promotes cultural heritage events, which helps in employment, uplifts local artists, and supports the cause of preserving culture.
The weather of Janakpur is perfect for the festival with sunny skies and the temperatures go up to ideal 35.5 °C. The good weather this year is also expected to greatly boost the popularity of outdoor events and bring more people to engage in communal dancing. According to climate prediction, there are likely to be no bad weather throughout the celebration period.
This is because, throughout the many months leading up to the festival, there is a series of events, such as prayers, ceremonies, and assemblies, in many temples, which aim at confirming peoples’ faith and submission to God. There will be massive turnouts for Ram-Janki temple, which is a main attraction during the celebration of Vivah Panchami. Houses and temples are decorated with flowers and other artworks, enhancing the color and zest of the day, which is all about temples.
In a sign of and in an act of a link of religious ties over 3000 gifts from Janakpur are going to be sent to Ayodhya. This Exchange of gifts symbolizes the passion that these two cities bear and hold in common cultural endowment. Officials at local level have also been supporting this inter-jurisdictional festivity saying this is paramount in breaking theiecultural fences and promoting cohesion.
It is more than just a religious form of joy; it reflects the cultural history of the people of both Nepal and India. The inhabitants of Janakpur are aware of this tradition, and most of them regard it as their duty to preserve religious endowment and strengthen community identity. Social networking services are entertaining as the participants give their jottings and preparations for the celebrations.
This year’s Vivah Panchami, we also have various cultural programs, including local music and dance, which are expected to create magic for the audience. The performances will be the Janakpur’s and Ayodhya’s activities, and this would put happiness and unity in both communities. People have shown interest in how they will feel about sharing the many culturally endearing stories during the festivities that are expected to take several days, capped with the final day.
The night in Janakpur is filled with bright and colored lighting, and lots of family dwellings are lit up. Food is a major aspect of the celebrations, with many stalls featuring local delicacies to which the beauty of what is on sale can be seen and felt. The hustle and bustle and togetherness thus have a harmonious resonance with Janakpur’s cultural DNA and its relationship with the historical lineage of the civilization.
Like most Nepali festivals, the Vivah Panchami festival is full of joy, and the spirit of Janakpur has been in jubilance. During the joyful process of the event, the residents will feel the pride of their identity and their culture. The celebration is a reminder of the marriage of Lord Ram and Sita, which played an essential role in demonstrating unity, promoting the interests of the community, and continuing traditions. The Nayaa Shrawan celebration this year has been designed to be a memorable one for all the stakeholders based on the hindsight that the city of Janakpur holds a rich cultural and religious significance in the area.