COLOMBO, May 27 -- A special exhibition highlighting India's Buddhist heritage was inaugurated at Sri Lanka's National Vesak Festival 2026, underscoring deep religious and cultural ties between the two neighbouring countries.

The exhibition, titled 'Buddhist Heritage of India', was organized by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and the Consulate General of India in Hambantota in coordination with the Midellawela Purana Viharaya as part of the State Vesak celebrations.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially opened the exhibition alongside Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha during the inauguration ceremony of the National Vesak Festival in Matara.

The event was attended by senior Buddhist clergy, ministers, parliamentari...