In this summer we’re doing two programs for "Celebrating 60 Years of India-Japan Diplomatic Relations"?? One is Noh performance (on 24 Aug. in Delhi, on 27 Aug. in Bangalore).? Another one is Todaiji temple Event (from 11th Aug to 13th).
As for the event at the Todaiji Temple. The first Indian ever recorded who visited Japan was Bodhisena. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisena) Shomu Dajyo Emperor who built the Great Buddha in 8th century asked him in a letter "so that they do not refuse", since he was in the weak situation. He performed eye-opening ceremony, draw eyes by a brush for the giant bronze statue of the Buddha instead of the Emperor. It was most important a national event. Japanese 10,000 monks were invited at that time and those names are now also saved. This event will be held to be known more as the historical fact among the people of India and Japan. Especially 13th Aug, at Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, after East Japan Earthquake Memorial Ceremony, about 20:00 (30 minutes) Washifddin Dagar Music Dedication (Dhrupad)