Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi today inaugurated the “Buddham Saranam Gacchami” exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, New Delhi. The exhibition organized in the week succeeding Buddha Purnima was based on the life of Lord Buddha and showcased the voyage of Buddhist art and culture around the world.
The artistic works that have been put on display offer a glimpse into the history and philosophy of one of Buddhism. During the program the Missions of numerous countries were represented at the event through their Head of Missions and deputies. The exhibition also showcases paintings from countries like Sri Lanka and Myanmar and showcased how Buddhism traversed across different countries.
