During the Prime Minister of India’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, Sri Narendra Modi described the millennia-old relationship between India and
Sri Lanka as that of ‘Civilisational Twins’. Drawing inspiration from this remark rooted in the shared heritage, history and cultural continuities of the two nations- this volume has been titled Civilisational Twins. The title resonates across all 37 chapters, each exploring a distinct dimension of the enduring bond between India and Sri Lanka, reflecting their deep civilisational linkges and
living cultural dialogue.
Sri Lanka as that of ‘Civilisational Twins’. Drawing inspiration from this remark rooted in the shared heritage, history and cultural continuities of the two nations- this volume has been titled Civilisational Twins. The title resonates across all 37 chapters, each exploring a distinct dimension of the enduring bond between India and Sri Lanka, reflecting their deep civilisational linkges and
living cultural dialogue.
Santosh Jha
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka




















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