Kathmandu, Dec. 8 -- The third edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held in Nepal's Lumbini region on Monday, showcasing the deep cultural, historical and Buddhist ties between the two neighbouring countries.

The event, organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal in partnership with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University, saw participation from officials, civil society members, academics, senior monks and representatives from the Lumbini Development Trust, duirng which the shared civilizational and cultural heritage of India and Nepal was highlighted, with a special emphasis on Buddhism.

Accoridg to a release by the Indian Embassy in Nepal, the festival was jointly inaugurated by Krishna Bahadur Gharti ...