The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and Bihar Museum, organized the ‘Dhamma Rupa’ exhibition as part of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival.
The event was held from 12th to 16th of May at the Seemamalakaya, Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo.
Several Sri Lankan dignitaries, including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Members of Parliament, attended the exhibition.
The ‘Dhamma Rupa’ exhibition celebrated India’s rich Buddhist sculptural heritage, showcasing rare photographs of ancient Buddha sculptures dating from the 1st century BCE to the 11th century CE.
These images, drawn from the Bihar Museum’s collection, highlight the spiritual depth and artistic excellence of early Buddhist art in India.
The exhibition received wide praise from devotees for its spiritual and cultural significance.
To mark the occasion, Sinhala translations of five Amar Chitra Katha comic books based on Jataka Tales were gifted to visiting children.
This initiative aimed to connect young minds with the values and teachings of Lord Buddha in a creative and engaging manner.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha inaugurated the exhibition during the opening of the Vesak Festival on 12th of May .
These efforts reflect India’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting the shared Buddhist heritage and cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka.
