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Buddhist monk welcomes PM Modi's second visit to sacred Bodhi Tree, cites
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Ven. K Medhankara Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk expressed his happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura, highlighting the 2,000 years historical connection between Anuradhapura and India.
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In Lanka, PM Modi offers prayers at revered Mahabodhi tree at Anuradhapura
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha Theri from India in the 3rd Century BCE, the statement added.
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PM Modi, SL President offer prayers at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple in Anura
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PM Modi said that the moment of being there was humbling, and called the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi a living symbol of peace.
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