World class 'Buddha temple' at Dev-ni-Mori: Narendra Modi

AHMEDABAD: A world class ' Buddha Temple' will be built at Dev-ni-Mori in Gujarat, a state rich in Buddhist relics and heritage, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said today.

He made the announcement during his meeting with 'Global Buddhist Congress Convener' and head of ' Ashoka Mission', Ven Lama Lobzang, who visited him today to discuss preservation and promotion of Buddhist relics in the state.

Lama Lobzang met the Modi and discussed the issue of taking leadership in preserving and promoting Buddhist relics and heritage sites, an official communique said.

The Gujarat CM also expressed the state government's keenness to preserve and promote Buddhist culture and heritage.