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Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake offers prayers at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya

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Bodh Gaya/New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday visited the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya and offered prayers.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:

“A relationship rooted in civilizational and spiritual ties!

President @anuradisanayake of Sri Lanka visited the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya to seek blessings and offer prayers.

“Our shared values and common cultural heritage are the foundation and guiding force of our ever expanding partnership!”

The Sri Lankan President in a post said:

“This morning (17), I had the privilege of visiting Bodh Gaya, the sacred site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment.

“I paid homage to the Mahabodhi Temple and Sri Maha Bodhi tree and offered floral tributes to the

statue of Anagarika Dharmapala. Grateful for the blessings received by the General Secretary of the Maha Bodhi Society of India, Venerable Pelwatte Seewalee Thero and the Head of the Sarnath Centre, Venerable Rathmalwala Sumiththananda Thero.”

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