On May 23rd, 2024, Ambassador Sridhar Khatri joined the Vesak Day, also known as Baisakh Poornima, celebrations at the White House together with the Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Ambassadors of Buddhist countries, other dignitaries, and monks from various countries. On the occasion, the Second Gentleman lit the special lamps to commemorate Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and Nirvana. Monks from Theravada, Vajrayana and Mahayana sect of Buddhism prayed separately for the universal peace, love and compassion. This is the second occasion the Embassy participated in the Vesak Day ceremony at the White House.
