Patna, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who will be on a three-day visit to India, reached Bodhgaya on Tuesday for a tour. Where he was warmly welcomed by the members of Mahabodhi Society. During this, many top officials including Gaya's DM and SSP are camping. After the welcome, the President reached Mahabodhi Temple and offered special prayers after seeing Lord Buddha. During this, tight security arrangements have been made.

Police force deployed at every nook and corner
However, the district police is on alert regarding the arrival of Sri Lankan President Disanayake. Additional police force has been deployed at every nook and corner from the airport to the Mahabodhi Temple. Even before his arrival, the road from the airport to Bodhgaya has been closed for the general public.

Common people are barred from entering the temple. In this regard, Gaya DM Dr. Tyag Rajan SM said that due to the arrival of Sri Lankan President Disanayake on Tuesday morning, common devotees have been barred from entering the Mahabodhi Temple till 10:30 am. After the departure of the Sri Lankan President, common devotees will be able to enter the temple. It is known that in the month of December, Buddhist devotees from different countries reach Bodh Gaya and worship Lord Buddha. He is on a three-day official visit. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake is on a three-day official visit to India. This is his first foreign visit after assuming office in September. Before coming to Bodh Gaya, the President has met many prominent leaders including Draupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi in Delhi.