Anuradhapura, April 6 -- Ven. K Medhankara Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk expressed his happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura, highlighting the 2,000 years historical connection between Anuradhapura and India.

Speaking to ANI, he said "Anuradhapura and our temple have been connected to India for over 2,000 years. Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka...This is the second time PM Modi has come to Anuradhapura and we are very happy."

The monk also emphasized the spiritual significance of the Bodhi tree, saying, "To come here and take darshan of Bodhi and seek blessings, this does not come to everyone's mind. Those who have 'punya', only they thi...