As part of the 2550th Buddha Jayanthi Celebrations, a delegation led by the Venerable Mahanayakes: Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakitha Maha Nayake Thero (Asgiriya Chapter), Most Ven Vevaldeniya Medha Lankara Maha Nayake Thero (Ramana Chapter), Most Ven Dauldena Ganaeswara Maha Nayake Thero (Amarapura Chapter) are travelling to 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 Venerable Mahanayakes and Ven Madoluwawe Sohitha Thero, Ven Galaboda Gnanissara Nayake Thero as well as Hon. Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena, MP were welcomed by High Commissioner of India, Her Excellency Mrs. Nirupama Rao at India House prior to their departure .

The peoples of India and Sri Lanka are bound by age-old ties of kinship and culture. The visit of the Venerable Mahanayakes is expected to further strengthen the close and cordial ties which exist between India and Sri Lanka. Buddhism plays a cardinal role in the enduring friendship between the two countries.