A 25-member delegation of young political leaders from Sri Lanka, led by Mrs. Navya Singla, IFS, Second Secretary, High Commission of India, Colombo, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the evening of July 20, 2025. The delegation was warmly welcomed with traditional Khada scarves by Dr. Mahasweta Maharathi, Secretary of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), along with Bhikkhu Chalinda, Chief Monk, and Bhikkhus Deenanand, Dhammissara, and Kaundinya.
During their visit, the delegation entered the inner shrine of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara, where monks performed sacred mantra chanting to invoke blessings. The group offered prayers at the Vajrasana and the Holy Bodhi Tree and spent time in meditation under the revered tree, a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual awakening.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee presented mementos to Mrs. Navya Singla, IFS, Second Secretary, High Commission of India, Colombo, and the delegation as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation. The visit strengthened the cultural and spiritual bonds between Sri Lanka and India, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration