Indian High Commission in Colombo marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Sinhala translations of five Jataka Tales Amar Chitra Katha comic books on Navam Full Moon Poya Day at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.
These books published and translated by India’s largest comic book publisher, Amar Chitra Katha, are aimed at connecting students of Dhamma with the message of the Buddha in an engaging and accessible medium. The books were well received by the audience including the hundreds of Sunday school students in participation.
The High Commission also hosted the second edition of the ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami’ mobile exhibition at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. Curated by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the exhibition presented a collection of paintings illustrating key episodes from the life of the Buddha, as well as other important Buddhist teachings.
The exhibition will be showcased at various Buddhist temples across the country on each Poya day throughout the year.
The launch of the Jataka Tales comic books and the exhibition are a continuation of the efforts by the High Commission of India to promote Buddhist values and the shared heritage. These initiatives further reinforce the longstanding cultural and religious links between the people of India and Sri Lanka while fostering a deeper understanding of Buddhist art and culture.
