FESHIKHA SIRINDHORN.

 

FESHIKHA SIRINDHORN

Feshikha means Princess.  Sirindhorn, a 60-year-old scholar of Sanskrit who was the Royal Patron of the World Sanskrit Conference held in Bangkok last year, will be travelling to India in this regard, secretary (East), ministry of external affairs, Anil Wadhwa said. “Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will be travelling to India to receive the first world Sanskrit Award which has been conferred on her by the government of India,” said Wadhwa, who was accompanying Ansari during his visit to Thailand. 

The sixteenth conference in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015 received unprecedented support from the Indian government.  Over 600 Sanskrit scholars from 60 countries participated in the five-day conference last year which was inaugurated by external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.

Before leaving for home, Ansari called on Princess Sirindhorn at the Sra Pathum Palace this morning and inspected the Chitralada Project inside it.

Hers will be among the several visits by top Thai leaders expected this year including Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

Wadhwa also lauded Thailand for successfully hosting the 16th World Sanskrit Conference.

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