KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Pashupatinath-Kashi Vishvanath Amrit Mahotsav Motorcycle Rally was flagged off today jointly by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Prem Bahadur Ale and Ambassador of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra from the sacred Pashupatinath Temple. Nearly 50 Indian and Nepali motorbike enthusiasts have participated in the rally.
According to a statement issued by the Embassy of India, the rally is aimed at showcasing the profound and timeless people-to-people connect between India and Nepal and further strengthen mutual cultural relations. The rally is also intended to increase awareness among the youth about the precious shared religious and cultural heritage of the two countries.
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Similarly, the participants of the rally will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on November 13 and perform puja and offer ‘Swachchata Shramdan’ at Dashashvamedha ghat to spread the message of cleanliness.
The rally is organized by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu in collaboration with Royal Enfield Kathmandu as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independent India and the history of remarkable progress of its people.
