Indian envoy to Sri Lanka receives officials of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust

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.

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.

Jha also attended the inauguration of the Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail Project, which is supported by 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.

“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.