J-K LG pays obeisance to holy relics of Lord Buddha at Elista, Russia

Elista [Russia], October 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India and enshrined at the Central Temple, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, also known as "the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" at Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, a release said.
The Lieutenant Governor is leading the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition in Elista.
During the interaction with revered monks, the Lieutenant Governor said the fondness which the people of this city and those from far corners of Russia have shown towards the Lord Buddha's relics is a rare gesture which has left an indelible mark in our hearts.
"As you know, the holy relics of the Buddha are considered as the Buddha himself and his coming here, amounts to his blessing the people of Kalmykia and the whole of Russia. India takes pride in the principles and teachings of the Buddha. His message of compassion, wisdom and non-violence remain more relevant than ever. Our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has always reiterated the relevance of Buddha's teachings in the modern world and continues to emphasise this aspect at different international forums reminding the world of Buddha's timeless wisdom," the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also observed that the message of the Buddha along with his teachings should get more embedded in societies especially among the youth.

Paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India & enshrined in the main Buddhist monastery in Elista, known as the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. I pray to lord Buddha to bless us all and strengthen the spiritual bond between the people. pic.twitter.com/ttToDyWFO2

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 18, 2025

In a post on X, the office of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor said, "Paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India & enshrined in the main Buddhist monastery in Elista, known as the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. I pray to lord Buddha to bless us all and strengthen the spiritual bond between the people."
The exposition was held in the capital city of Elista, the capital city of Kalmykia, from October 11 to 18.
In a post on X, LG Sinha thanked PM Modi for giving him this "sacred opportunity." (ANI)