Exposition of sacred Buddha Relics in Thimphu strengthens India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties: Virendra Kumar

November 9, 2025 2:27 PM

Exposition of sacred Buddha Relics in Thimphu strengthens India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties: Virendra Kumar

In a profound gesture of spiritual and cultural solidarity, the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on Saturday for a public exposition from November 8 to 18. The Indian delegation is led by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, and includes senior Buddhist monks and officials. Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, the relics were received with reverence by Bhutan’s Home Minister Tshering, Tshoki ...

Devotion has no limits: PM Modi recalls exposition of Lord Buddha relics in Vietnam

June 29, 2025 4:05 PM

Devotion has no limits: PM Modi recalls exposition of Lord Buddha relics in Vietnam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep appreciation for the heartfelt messages he received from Vietnam, thanking India for enabling the 'darshan' of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. He called the experience a "heartwarming feeling", underlining the spiritual connection shared by the people of India and Vietnam through the teachings of the Buddha. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "During the last few days,...

After month-long exposition in Vietnam, holy Buddha relics return to India

June 3, 2025 1:54 PM

After month-long exposition in Vietnam, holy Buddha relics return to India

The holy relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a month-long exposition tour across Vietnam. The relics were ceremoniously received at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi. The delegation accompanying the relics was led by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati , along with representation from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) led by Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, Secretary General, and National Museum officials. "The holy relics will be publicly displ...