Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Bodh Gaya in Bihar to join the concluding ceremony of the three day International Buddhist conclave ,which started in Delhi on Thursday.<br/><br/>The Prime Minister is participating the ceremony at the Bodhi tree as the head of delegates of 90 countries. It include former President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Kumaratunga , besides foreign ministers of Japan, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, Taiwan and other Buddhist countries.<br/><br/>The Prime Minister will attend the prayers at 11.15am before taking a parikarma with dignitaries. Mr. Modi will visit a photo exhibition on the Buddhist heritage of Magadh. Mr. Modi will also visit the art gallery and an exhibition of handicrafts of Magadh. The Prime Minister will inspect the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the Mahabodhi Society of India before addressing the monks and the religious heads of various countries at Mahabodhi Mahavihara at 11.40 am before he leaves for Delhi.
News On AIR | September 5, 2015 11:22 AM
PM to join concluding ceremony of Int'l Buddhist conclave