PM Modi attends Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka

Vesak Day

COLOMBO (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest festival of Buddhists.

Modi, on his second visit to Sri Lanka in two years, was received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe at the venue amid traditional fanfare. The Prime Minister, who is the chief guest at the event, lit lamps – a traditional practice. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Srisena was also present on the occasion.

Several Buddhist monks chanted prayers during which Modi closed his eyes and kept his hands folded.

Speaking at the event, Wickremesinghe thanked Modi for being the chief guest at the event. (PTI)

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