PM Modi hails return of sacred Piprahwa relics of Buddha After 127 Years

July 31, 2025 12:48 PM

PM Modi hails return of sacred Piprahwa relics of Buddha After 127 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years, describing it as a proud and joyous moment for the nation’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said: “A joyous day for our cultural heritage! It would make every Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come home after 127 long years. These sacred relics highlight India’s close associatio...

Buddha Purnima being celebrated across the country

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Buddha Purnima being celebrated across the country

People across the country are celebrating Buddha Purnima today, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. This important day is observed by Buddhists worldwide and is a major festival in countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Tibet, Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended their greetings to the nation on this special occasion. In her message, President Murmu highlighted Lo...