May 8, 2023
1 min read

India’s rich Buddhist heritage showcased in Colombo

The exhibition displays digital recreations of the fresco paintings from the world-famous UNESCO Heritage Site Ajanta caves of India…reports Asian Lite News

The High Commission of India in Colombo has organized a special exhibition on India’s rich Buddhist Heritage as a part of the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ National Vesak Festival at Seemamalakaya, Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, ADA Derana reported.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, senior ministers and other dignitaries, visited the exhibition on May 3, after inaugurating the Vesak festival. The Vesak festival is jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Gangaramaya Temple, ADA Derana reported.

This exhibition, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha on the sacred Vesak full moon Poya day, underlines the civilizational connection between India and Sri Lanka.

The exhibition displays digital recreations of the fresco paintings from the world-famous UNESCO Heritage Site Ajanta caves of India, depicting significant episodes from Lord Buddha’s life and Jataka tales.

Ajanta Caves are Buddhist cave monuments in Maharashtra, India dating back to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, ADA Derana reported.

The exhibition is yet another testimony to India’s untiring efforts to preserve and restore Buddhist heritage in India and across the world, the Indian High Commission said in a media release.

Curators of the exhibition Ankur Naik and Prasad Pawar gifted a replica of the digitally restored Padma of the renowned ‘Padmapani’ on an original basalt stone to President Wickremesinghe, in what is a vivid example of the impressive restoration works which are being carried out in Ajanta caves.

The exhibition was also displayed at the first Global Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi in India from April 20 to 21, 2023. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited this exhibition at the Summit, ADA Derana reported.

The exhibition is open for public viewing from May 5 to May 7, 2023. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Jaishankar unleashes fiery attack on Pakistan at SCO

Previous Story

Indian embassy to train Afghan diplomats in Kabul

Next Story

‘Chinese invasion of Taiwan could cause $1tn economic hit’

Latest from -Top News

India, Canada Deepen Cultural Ties with New Temple

The Indian envoy lauded BAPS, a socio-spiritual Hindu organisation, along with its volunteers, for their efforts in serving the community….reports Asianlite News Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik attended the

The General Who Won’t Let Go

The Pakistani Army Chief is gradually bringing in people from both his family and the army into the administrative division of the country….reports Asianlite News In July this year, rumours were rife

Trump Begins Japan Leg of Asia Tour

Upon landing, his only scheduled public engagement is a courtesy visit with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump is scheduled to depart Malaysia shortly,
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Muraleedharan addresses Ugandan businesses

Minister of State, V Muraleedharan is a five-day ( November

Sanjiv Kapoor appointed CEO of Jet Airways

Kapoor, who is currently President of Oberoi Hotels and Resorts,