On Duruthu Poya yesterday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo inaugurated a Mobile Exhibition Series titled ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami’ at Maha Bodhi Agrasrawaka Viharaya in Maligakanda. The exhibition showcases paintings depicting significant episodes from the life of Lord Buddha, along with other values of importance to Buddhism and spirituality by icons of modern Indian Art. Harmonizing modernity with tradition, the exhibition captures the timeless essence of Buddhist philosophy while highlighting its universal appeal.

The exhibition was curated by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India, with its first showing in Sri Lanka on the occasion of Vesak in May 2024. The High Commission will organize the exhibition in various Buddhist temples across the country on every Poya day this year. Alongside the launch, the 12th edition of the ongoing mobile exhibition showcasing the rich Buddhist Heritage in India was also held at the temple.

Indian Consulate in Hambantota also organized a captivating photo exhibition themed “India through Sri Lankan Eyes” at Kasagala Raja Maha Viharaya, marking Duruthu Poya Day. The exhibition was inaugurated by Members of Parliament Nihal Galappaththi and Athula Welandagoda along with Indian Consul General in Hambantota Harvinder Singh, in the presence of Chief Prelate of the Kasagala RajaMaha Viharaya Ven. T. Indasiri Sumana Thera.

These exhibitions received appreciation from hundreds of devotees, who commended the Indian High Commission for the initiatives which help further strengthen the civilisational bond between India and Sri Lanka while fostering a deeper understanding of Buddhist art and culture, a media release from the Indian HC said.