Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today clarified that the visit of Indian religious leader Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji to Sri Lanka, which has recently been reported on social media, took place on February 23, 2026, and was not a recent visit.

In a statement issued today (22), the Ministry said the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau invited the religious leader and his delegation to Sri Lanka.

During their visit, the delegation toured several religious and historical sites across the country, including prominent Shiva temples.

The Ministry said the visit aimed to promote Sri Lanka's religious and cultural tourism attractions, including the Ramayana Trail, among India...