A 22-member South African delegation, on a visit to Madhya Pradesh, offered prayers at Buddhist stoopas at Sanchi in Raisen district on Wednesday.
Free State province's Premier ES Magashule said that it is a good feeling to see Sanchi stoopas. One feels internal peace here.
Collector JK Jain was also present on the occasion. He gave details about Buddhist stoopas at Sanchi and spread of Buddhism in the world. He informed that Sanchi is the most sacred place in the world for Buddhists.
Delegation members also interacted with tourists to know about stoopas. Some women members of the delegation, showering affection, talked to children playing on the stoopa premises.
Magashule also sought information about other tourist destinations in the district, world heritage and geographical and cultural aspects. Jain presented a miniature of Buddhist stoopa as a memento to Premier Magashule.