High Commission of India Launches Jataka Tales in Sinhala at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

The High Commission of India in Colombo marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Sinhala translations of five Jataka Tales Amar Chitra Katha comic books on the occasion of Navam Full Moon Poya Day at the revered Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.

These books, published and translated by India’s largest comic book publisher, Amar Chitra Katha, aim to connect Dhamma students with the message of Buddha in an engaging and accessible medium.

The audience received the books well, including hundreds of Sunday school students.

In addition to the book launch, the High Commission hosted the second edition of the ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami’ mobile exhibition at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.

Curated by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, this exhibition presents a distinguished collection of paintings illustrating key episodes from Lord Buddha’s life and other essential Buddhist teachings.

The exhibition will be showcased at Buddhist temples nationwide on each Poya day throughout the year.

Both 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.