Consulate General of India
Hambantota
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PRESS RELEASE
Photo Exhibition “India Through Sri Lankan Eyes” at
Weherahena Poorvarama Raja Maha Viharaya in Matara
On the
occasion of Unduwap Poya Day on 14th December 2024, Consulate
General of India, Hambantota, organized an exhibition titled “India Through Sri Lankan Eyes”
at the historic Weherahena Poorvarama Raja Maha Viharaya in Matara.
2. The
exhibition was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of
Industries & Entrepreneurship Development and Consul General Mr. Harvinder
Singh in the esteemed presence of Chief Priest Ven. Kegalle Rathanasara Thero.
Mr. Ganesh Amarasinghe, District Secretary, Matara and Prof. Saman Chandana
Ediriweera, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna were also
present at the inaugural event. The
exhibition will remain open to public till 16th December 2024 at the
temple premises.
3. This
unique exhibition showcases India’s profound Buddhist heritage through a
captivating series of photographs. These images vividly portray significant
moments from the life of Lord Buddha and the grandeur of renowned Buddhist
pilgrimage sites in India in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, and Kashmir. Photographs
portraying splendid beauty of various other parts of India are also a part of
the exhibition.
4. The
Consulate General of India, Hambantota, has been organizing such exhibitions on
every Poya Day at different Buddhist temples across the Southern Province and
Monaragala District. These exhibitions have received overwhelming response and
appreciation from local communities.
5. This
initiative continues to emphasize the deep cultural ties and shared heritage
between India and Sri Lanka, fostering a stronger bond between the two nations.
By celebrating our common Buddhist legacy, the exhibition reaffirms the
enduring connection and collective commitment to strengthening people-to-people
ties.
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Hambantota
14 December 2024
