Lucknow: UP tourism department showcased the state’s rich heritage of Buddhist sites at the ongoing Buddha Bhoomi programme that began in Thailand on Saturday.
“This unique initiative allows Thai citizens to virtually experience the Mahaparinirvana site of Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana,” said Jaiveer Singh, minister for UP tourism.
Officials said that a magnificent pavilion has been constructed at the event, reflecting the theme of Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana site. Thai citizens are being introduced to the six major Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Uttar Pradesh: Kushinagar, Sarnath, Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Sankisa and Kaushambi.
The minister also joined the inaugural ceremony of the event virtually.
“We belong to the land where Lord Buddha grew up and showed the world the path of peace and non-violence. Walking on this path, peace can be established in the world. I represent a land where Lord Rama and Lord Krishna were born and it’s the same sacred land that Lord Buddha chose for penance, teaching and nirvana,” he said.
He also highlighted the rapid development in the tourism sector under the dynamic leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath in UP. The govt is providing ample opportunities for investors.
Principal secretary of the tourism and culture department of UP, Mukesh Meshram invited citizens of Thailand to visit UP and explore its six major Buddhist sites.
He shared details about the ongoing tourism development projects initiated by the state govt at these sites. He also briefed investors on investment opportunities and business prospects associated with various locations linked to the Buddhist religion in UP.
UP is keen to attract Buddhist pilgrims to its state by making them aware about these sites. This will boost tourism and create jobs, officials said.
“This unique initiative allows Thai citizens to virtually experience the Mahaparinirvana site of Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana,” said Jaiveer Singh, minister for UP tourism.
Officials said that a magnificent pavilion has been constructed at the event, reflecting the theme of Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana site. Thai citizens are being introduced to the six major Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Uttar Pradesh: Kushinagar, Sarnath, Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Sankisa and Kaushambi.
The minister also joined the inaugural ceremony of the event virtually.
“We belong to the land where Lord Buddha grew up and showed the world the path of peace and non-violence. Walking on this path, peace can be established in the world. I represent a land where Lord Rama and Lord Krishna were born and it’s the same sacred land that Lord Buddha chose for penance, teaching and nirvana,” he said.
He also highlighted the rapid development in the tourism sector under the dynamic leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath in UP. The govt is providing ample opportunities for investors.
Principal secretary of the tourism and culture department of UP, Mukesh Meshram invited citizens of Thailand to visit UP and explore its six major Buddhist sites.
He shared details about the ongoing tourism development projects initiated by the state govt at these sites. He also briefed investors on investment opportunities and business prospects associated with various locations linked to the Buddhist religion in UP.
UP is keen to attract Buddhist pilgrims to its state by making them aware about these sites. This will boost tourism and create jobs, officials said.
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