In Colombo, the International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute organised a Ramayana conclave at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. Eminent experts, including Vice Chancellors of Bikaner University, Prof. Manoj Dixit and Gujarat University, Prof. Neerja Gupta addressed through a Video Conference link. Religious leaders from India and Sri Lanka spoke about the impact of the Lord Rama’s personality on the entire world, giving examples from various countries.
Sri Lanka holds significant importance under Ramayana as it has important locations as Seetha Eliya, and Manavari Temple and Munneswaram Temple, where Lord Rama is said to have installed Shiva lingams