Colombo:
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday met senior officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and discussed ways in which India can support the development of the Ramayana Trail in the island nation.
Mr. Jha met Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and his team at India House.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is the agency responsible for the construction of Rama temple in Ayodhya.
“High Commissioner @santjha received Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj and his accompanying team at India House,” the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said in a post on X.
“Discussed how India can support the development of #RamayanaTrail in Sri Lanka, promoting P2P (people-to-people) connectivity and economic growth,” the statement said.
The High Commissioner @santjha Received Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and his accompanying team at India House.Discuss ways 🇮🇳 can support development #ramayanatrace In 🇱🇰, promote P2P connections and economic growth. pic.twitter.com/gCJBRda4cH
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) April 21, 2024
Mr Jha also attended the inauguration of Sri Lanka’s Ramayana Trail Project, which has the support of Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj.
“May the #RamayanaTrail thrive as India-Sri Lanka friendship flourishes! High Commissioner @santjha attended the inauguration of Sri Lanka’s #RamayanaTrail project which was graced by Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, NSA @SagalaRatnayaka, cricket icon @Sanath07 and other dignitaries,” the High Commission said in a separate post.
willing #ramayanatrace Today 🇮🇳🇱🇰 friendships are flourishing!
The High Commissioner @santjha Attended the inauguration ceremony #ramayanatrace 🇱🇰 Project endorsed by Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj and NSA @SagalaRatnayakacricket icon @Sanath07 and other dignitaries. pic.twitter.com/G6XNgjc0R7
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) April 21, 2024
“Ramayana” is one of the two major Sanskrit epics in ancient India and an important text in Hinduism. There are 52 places to visit on the Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka.
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