DHARAMSHALA: Kalon Dolma Gyari yesterday graced the 150th year celebration of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Kangra Fort Museum and presented a scroll painting of Buddha signed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion as a symbol of millenia-old cultural ties between Tibet and India.

Kalon Dolma Gyari was invited by the Archaeological department of the Kangra fort museum, a statement from the Department of Home said.

The Director of ASI, Himachal Pradesh said, “The precious thangka will remain as an important asset of the ASI and find its appropriate place in the Himachal museum.  

The Kalon extended her greetings and happiness to be part of the happy occasion and meet the school children. She shared her thoughts that the history of a nation is kept alive in museum and one should preserve, take interest in studying history, since through past history a nation’s rich cultural heritage and values can be learnt and understood.
 
She also stated that India and Tibet share millenia-old historical and cultural relationship, adding, Tibet remain indebted to India as its Buddhist religion originated from India.  

The organiser of the programme thanked the Kalon Dolma Gyari for taking time from her busy schedule to grace the event. She was honoured with a statue of goddess Saraswati Ma.

Schoolchildren in colourful costumes showcased their traditional song and dance performances on the occasion.  

Kalon Dolma Gyari also inaugurated a photo exhibition on the occasion.