Bharat Kosh inaugurated at Colombo Public Library

Bharat Kosh, a repository of Indic knowledge, was inaugurated by the High  Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha at the Colombo Public  Library yesterday.  

 It showcases a curated selection of books on India and written by  the Indian authors, comprising artifacts, and cultural treasures that  celebrate India’s diverse heritage and reflect the deep historical and  cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka. The inauguration of Bharat  Kosh marks the commencement of the Bharat Sri Lanka Maitri Week 2024, a  week-long celebration highlighting the vibrant cultural and artistic  exchanges between India and Sri Lanka.  The week is being celebrated by the High Commission of  India and its cultural arm Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre to  commemorate the 78th Independence Day of India. A highlight of the  celebrations will be the Bharat Sri Lanka Maitri Utsav being organised  from 15-18 August at Colombo’s iconic Independence Square and Park.  The Utsav will be open for the public from the  evening of 15 August 2024.