New Delhi, April 30 -- Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, on Thursday joined students in the national capital to celebrate Baishakh (Buddha Purnima), highlighting the cultural and spiritual traditions associated with Buddhism and the deep civilisational links between India and Sri Lanka.

Speaking to ANI during the event, Colonne said the celebration reflected a shared cultural practice rooted in Buddhism and added that efforts are being made to reconnect and share these traditions with Indian students.

"We have come together with the children to celebrate a form of cultural Buddhism in Sri Lanka that goes beyond the teachings," she said.

"We've now brought it back here to connect India and Sri Lanka and celebrat...