25/09/2026
INDRA JATRA GREETINGS
On the auspicious occasion of Indra Jatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Sikkim.
Indra Jatra, deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Newar community, represents a profound celebration of faith, cultural continuity, community and our enduring relationship with nature. Associated with Lord Indra, the deity of rain and fertility, the festival expresses gratitude for the rains and the natural forces that sustain life and agriculture.
For Sikkim, where diverse traditions enrich our shared social fabric, such festivals remind us that our cultural diversity is a source of strength and collective heritage. Let us preserve these traditions, pass them on to future generations, and celebrate them with mutual respect and harmony.
May this Indra Jatra bring peace, prosperity, abundance and happiness to every household in Sikkim. May the spirit of the festival inspire us to respect our heritage, protect nature and strengthen the bonds that unite us.
Warm wishes to the people of Sikkim.
Happy Indra Jatra!
Ganesh K. Rai