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Myanmar's ruler prays at Bodh Gaya

October 28, 2004 11:39 IST
By Anand Mohan Sahay in Patna

Myanmar's military ruler General Then Shwe prayed at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya on Thursday morning.

Gen Shwe arrived on Wednesday evening along with a delegation of 70 officials.

This was his first visit to the temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment 2,500 years ago under a tree.

Sources in the Gaya district administration said that the general expressed his desire to do something for the temple town.

Later he left for Kolkata.

Gen Shwe is on a six-day visit to India.

Anand Mohan Sahay in Patna

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