The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that a report circulating on social media regarding the visit of Indian religious leader Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashananda Giri Ji to Sri Lanka relates to an earlier visit on February 23, 2026.
The religious leader and his delegation visited Sri Lanka following an invitation from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. During the visit, they toured several important religious and historical sites, including prominent Shiva temples in the country.
One of the main objectives of the visit was to promote Sri Lanka’s religious and cultural tourism attractions, including the Ramayana Trail, among Indian devotees and tourists. Such visits are important in promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination in India, which is the country’s largest source market for tourist arrivals.
The visit also aimed to support the government’s efforts to promote Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and further strengthen the religious and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and India.
The Ministry emphasised that it is incorrect to interpret the circulating report as an account of a current event. It has requested the public to verify the date and relevant background of the report before drawing conclusions.
