THE WESAK PANDOL ERECTED BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEER SERVICES IN NEW DELHI
The ‘Wesak’ pandol erected by the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) to coincide with the Wesak festival, following an initiative of Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India was declared open for public in New Delhi on 15 May
In addition, over 200 white Vesak lanterns and Vesak buckets will adorn New Delhi for the first time marking this significant event revered by Buddhists worldwide.
The dazzling Pandol erected in New Delhi that depicts the ‘Angulimala’ story is 40 feet in height and illuminated with 15,000 bulbs. A Hindi version of the story is played in the arrangement.
Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Indian Union State Minister for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the display of the Pandol which will be on display until May 21.
