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Indian HC launches ‘Buddham Saranam Gacchami’: A mobile exhibition series harmonizing modernity with tradition
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.
Following the conclusion of bilateral discussions between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, official-level talks between the delegations of Sri Lanka and India commenced this morning (05) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Representing the Government of Sri Lanka were Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha; Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake; Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, along with other senior officials.
The Indian delegation included Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, along with several other senior officials of the Government of India.
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Friday [04] night, visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (05).
The Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat.
Prime Minister Modi is currently on a state visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the theme “Friendship of Centuries — Commitment to a Prosperous Future” which symbolises the longstanding ties between Sri Lanka and India. The Indian Premier is scheduled to remain in the country until tomorrow (06).
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The official welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was held this morning (05) at the Independence Square in Colombo.
On arrival at the Independence Square the Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
Discussions between Sri Lankan and Indian delegations at the presidential secretariat
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