High Commission of India, Colombo has organized a Special Exhibition titled ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami’ showcasing works on the life of Lord Buddha by iconic masters of modern Indian art, as a part of the Buddha Rashmi National Vesak Festival at Seemamalakaya, Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo.
The Exhibition opened as the Buddha Rashmi Zone jointly organized by the President’s Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, and Gangaramaya Temple. President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the exhibition ar the presence of India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha, senior Ministers, and other dignitaries today Vesak Poya Day.
A highlight of the exhibition is a digital immersive experience that captivates visitors into an exploration of the visual allure and spiritual essence of Buddhist art, embodying universal values of wisdom, compassion, and peace. The exhibition was curated by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India, with its first showing in New Delhi on the occasion of Vesak in May 2023.
The Exhibition is open for public viewing from 23 May 2024 7 pm onwards until 26 May 2024.
