piprahwa relics

April 29, 2026 7:14 PM

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Leh, witnesses historic spiritual gathering

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh on Wednesday amid deep spiritual fervour, marking the beginning of a historic religious celebration in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The relics were accorded a ceremonial welcome led by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, in the presence of prominent religious leaders, public representatives, and thousands of devotees. The reception featured traditional performances, sacred rituals, and a ceremonial guard of honour by the Ladakh Poli...

January 5, 2026 12:15 PM

Panel discussion on Buddhist Philosophy held in New Delhi following inauguration of Piprahwa Relics exhibition

A panel discussion on “Buddhist Philosophy” was held at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi in connection with the inauguration of the Grand International Exhibition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The session was chaired by Prof. Siddharth Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University), Nalanda, and brought together eminent scholars from leading academic institutions across the country to reflect on the philosophical, ethical ...

January 1, 2026 8:33 PM

PM to inaugurate international exposition on sacred Piprahwa relics on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a grand international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics related to Gautama Buddha on January 3, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi. Titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, the exposition brings together, for the first time, the Piprahwa relics that were repatriated after more than a century along with authenticated relics and archaeological materials preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi, and the...

December 31, 2025 2:36 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi on January 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a landmark cultural exposition titled “Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One” on January 3, 2026, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi, the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the exposition will showcase the revered Sacred Piprahwa Relics along with associated antiquities, highlighting India’s deep civilisational ties with the teachings of Lord Buddha and its commitment to preserving spiri...