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Revival in Buddhism took place after PM Modi assumed office: Sri Lankan-Ti
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Porage recalled PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in 2017 when he attended the Vesak Day celebrations, which is observed as one of the biggest festivals among Buddhists.
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India marches peacefully on Buddhism path
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Through Buddhism, which originated in India, New Delhi shares deep cultural and historical roots with many of the countries in Asia. The government has pitched the event as a bid to "mark the significance and importance of India in Buddhism", and a "medium to enhance cultural and diplomatic
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High Commission of India in Colombo organises exhibition showcasing India'
Updated : 3 years ago IST
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.
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Sri Lanka: Maha Sangha wishes PM Modi long life, health, serenity and succ
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 18 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 72nd birthday on Saturday, Mahasangh from Sri Lanka wished him a long life, health, serenity, and success in all his global and regional humanistic endeavours.
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Biden sends greetings to Buddhists across the world on Vesak
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden sent greetings to the Buddhist community around the world on the occasion of Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti and Buddha Purnima, a day which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
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UN stands with Sri lanka, hopes for peaceful recovery from current crisis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 15 (ANI): Admiring the resilience shown by the Sri Lankan people, the United Nations said that it stands with the people and hopes for a peaceful recovery from the current crisis, local media reported.
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Vaccines absolutely important to save lives, defeat COVID-19: PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Vaccines are absolutely important to save lives and defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday while delivering the keynote address on the occasion of "Vesak Global Celebrations" on Buddha Purnima.
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India proud of its scientists who worked for Covid vaccines: PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the world will not be the same after Covid-19 and noted that the events in the future will be remembered as either pre or post-Covid.
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PM Modi to address Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the occasion of Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima.
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Month after Easter attack, Sri Lanka invokes Gautam Buddha on Vesak
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 18 (ANI): As Sri Lanka recovers from the deadliest terror attack in a decade and episodes of communal violence that followed, President Maithripala Sirisena, while conveying his greetings for Vesak or Buddha Poornima, urged the nation to "recollect the teachings o
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Modi alludes to Pakistan's pro-terror policy in Sri Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [World] May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chose the occasion of International Vesak Day function here to exhort the international community to work towards the sustainable world peace.
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International Vesak Day: 'PM Modi one of our own', says Sri Lank
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May12 (ANI): On the second day of his Sri Lankan tour ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations, which is observed as one of the biggest festivals among Buddhists.
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