Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics. The relics are now on public display, allowing people to pay their respects in Sri Lanka.
New Delhim Feb 05, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics.
In a social media post X, he wrote: “During my visit in April 2025, it was decided these relics will come to Sri Lanka, thus giving the opportunity for the people to pay their respects. Our nations are connected by deep civilisational and spiritual bonds. May Lord Buddha’s timeless message of compassion, peace, and harmony continue to guide humanity.”
Earlier, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shared a post on X and wrote: “Respectfully welcome the Sacred Relics of the Buddha to Sri Lanka today for public veneration until the 11th at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for honouring their promise and enabling this sacred exposition.”
(Photo Source: @anuradisanayake via PIB)
