The HC of India to Sri Lanka H.E. Santosh Jha visited the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to pray to the Lord Buddha for health, peace and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka and India and Sri Lanka .High Commissioner’s spouse, Mrs. Tanuja Jha also accompanied him for the visit.
The High Commissioner was welcomed by Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji thero, the Deputy Incumbent of the temple. He blessed High Commissioner Jha and Mrs. Jha after conducting the special Puja.
High Commissioner H.E. Santosh stressed the commitment of India’s leadership to strengthen multifaceted ties, especially the deep civilisational, historical, religious and cultural bonds. He also discussed in offering scholarships for the monks. The Buddhist ties between both countries, including the recently signed MoU for solar electrification of religious temples under USD 10 mn Indian grant.
High Commissioner Santosh Jha also visited the sacred St. Anthony's shrine in Kochikade today. He prayed for prosperity and well being of the people of 🇮🇳 and 🇱🇰. Also paid respects to the victims of the Easter Sunday bombings.
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High Commissioner Santosh Jha attended the Thai #Pongal celebration at Mayurapathy Sri Bathrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo as the Chief Guest. Also participated in a Puja organised at the temple for the peace and prosperity of the people of 🇮🇳 & 🇱🇰, and their friendship and cooperation.
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