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Replica of Ashoka Pillar Unveiled in Sri Lanka
Context
A replica of the Ashoka Pillar was unveiled at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya, Sri Lanka, to commemorate Emperor Ashoka’s seminal role in propagating Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Unveiling of Ashoka Pillar Replica:
- Venue: Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya, Kalutara district, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
India–Sri Lanka Buddhist Ties:
- India’s USD 15 million grant (announced in 2020) for Buddhist ties, includes:
- Free solar electrification for 10,000 Buddhist temples and Pirivenas.
- Promotion of Pali language—accorded Classical Language status by the Government of India in 2024.
- Re-publication of ancient Pali treatises like Namamala and Balawatharo.
- Ongoing support for sacred Buddhist relic expositions in Sri Lanka:
- Relics from Sarnath, Kapilavastu, and Devnimori (Gujarat).
- India halted the auction of sacred relics in Hong Kong, originally found in Piprahwa (1898), calling for their repatriation.
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PYQ: With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: (2012) 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Ashoka. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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