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The Sacred Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha have been ceremonially received in Leh, Ladakh, beginning a major spiritual event. The relics were escorted by spiritual leaders Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and Khenpo Thinlas Chosal, and greeted by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena. This is the first time the
Holy Relics
The sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Thimpu, Bhutan, has been extended for an additional week due to public demand, now running until November 25, 2025. A special aircraft will return the relics to India on November 25, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. This event
Buddha
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an exhibition titled 'Footsteps of the Buddha: A Sacred Map', which explores the life of the Buddha and the influence of his teachings across Asia. The exhibition features a hand-crafted fibre map highlighting sacred sites and the journey
Piprahwa Relics
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced the historic return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, made possible through a partnership with Godrej Industries. Discovered in 1898, these relics are of immense spiritual significance and were saved from an auction in Hong Kong. The repatriation reflects
Ashadha Purnima
The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Mahabodhi Society of India, celebrated Ashadha Purnima at Sarnath, marking the Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas, the day Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. The event included a mindful parikrama around the Dhamek Stupa, reflections from esteemed monastics, and
Buddha
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha will return to India on June 2, 2025, after a month-long tour in Vietnam that attracted over 15 million devotees. The relics will be ceremoniously received in Delhi and displayed at the National Museum before being enshrined in Sarnath, concluding a historic pilgrimage that