BSF & Bangladesh troops exchange sweets on Diwali in Siliguri

The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Sunday exchanged sweets with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Fulbari in Siliguri. The exchange of sweets between the soldiers of the two friendly neighbouring countries comes as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of Diwali. BSF troops also exchanged sweets with BGB at the Akhaura integrated check post on Friday before Diwali. 

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The Border Security Personnel in Jammu and Kashmir lit earthen 'diyas' and lamps on the eve of Diwali in Samba District. The BSF personnel also recited Bhajans (devotional songs) and other songs to celebrate the festival. 

"I thank God that we got an opportunity to work for our nation, wearing this uniform. BSF personnel celebrate Diwali together like a family. There is no need to fear when BSF is here for the people,they should celebrate Diwali with joy and enthusiasm," said a BSF officer. "We do miss our families but we are so lucky to work for our nation and its citizens, everyone doesn't get this opportunity," he added. 

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The Border Security Force personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District also held Diwali celebrations. The officers celebrated the festival with sweets and were also seen dancing to songs. 

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Diwali the festival of lights

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.

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.

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(With ANI inputs)