Hundreds of Buddhist monks are taking part in a long-distance peace march to reach the Ambedkar statue on Wednesday (February 18). | Photo credit: MOHD ARIF
The third Dhamma Padayatra, a long-distance peace march aimed at spreading the message of compassion and non-violence taught by Gautama Buddha, will arrive in Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 18).
The Padayatra includes hundreds of Buddhist monks from Thailand and India who have made the journey to promote peace, compassion and non-violence. The march will arrive at the statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar 125 Feet where the participants will be formally received.
Hundreds of Buddhist monks are taking part in a long-distance peace march to reach the Ambedkar statue on Wednesday (February 18). | Photo credit: MOHD ARIF
Telangana Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao along with bureaucrats and senior officials are expected to welcome the monks at the Ambedkar statue.
The march started at Siddhartha Buddha Vihara in Karnataka and covered a distance of more than 400 kilometers on foot. After paying homage at the Ambedkar statue, the monks will proceed to the historic Buddha statue in Lumbini Park at Hussainsagar, where ceremonies are planned.
Following the Hussainsagar events, the monks will remain at the Mahabodhi Buddha Vihara until February 19. The padayatra will then proceed through Uppal, Ibrahimpatnam and Kondamallepalli before culminating on March 1 at Buddhavanam.
Published – 17 Feb 2026 21:08 IST