India Pavilion at Japan expo showcasing heritage, sustainability draws crowd

The India Pavilion at the ongoing World Expo in Osaka is a celebration of the country’s rich heritage, and its design with sustainability at core draws inspiration from the image of Bodhisattva Padmapani in the ancient Ajanta Caves.

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A top official of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here on Saturday said, the pavilion with its iconic facade with blue lotus motif, is currently among the "top five most-visited pavilions" at the mega fair in Japan.

Later, the IGNCA, in a statement, said that the other four countries in the top five list, whose pavilions are drawing huge crowd are -- the US, Italy, Japan and France.

The India Pavilion stands as a testament to the nation's ancient wisdom, modern ambitions and global partnerships, officials said.

Strategically placed in the ‘Connecting Lives’ zone at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the pavilion captures India’s civilisational depth while highlighting its technological advancement and commitment to sustainable development.

"It embodies the nation's values of inclusivity, sustainability and progress, serving as a bridge between its spiritual heritage and its ambitious future," according to a booklet on the pavilion shared by the IGNCA. The IGNCA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture.