As part of the 2550th Buddha Jayanthi celebrations, a delegation led by the Venerable Mahanayakes: The Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Maha Nayake Thero (Asgiriya Chapter), Most Ven Vewaldeniya Medha Lankara Maha Nayake Thero (Ramanya Chapter), Most Ven Dauldena Ganaeswara Maha Nayake Thero (Amarapura Chapter) will visit India to donate a statue of Lord Buddha, a Bo sapling from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Sacred Relics to the Buddhavedu temple in Kunratur, Tamil Nadu. The Mahanayakas and Ven. Madoluwawe Sohitha Thero, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Nayake Thero as well as Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena, MP were welcomed by High Commissioner of India, Mrs. Nirupama Rao at India House prior to their departure.

The visit is expected to further strengthen the cordial ties between India and Sri Lanka.