Union Minister Kiren Rijiju travelled to Bhutan to lead the delegation bringing back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, which were taken from India for public display. He posted on X that he was "leaving for the Kingdom of Bhutan" to oversee the return of the relics.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 21: The popular kabaddi team of Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Yoddha, is fully prepared to display its strength on the field with the "Spirit of Yamuna" in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2, starting from December 25. This time, the team has a
To facilitate the return of the Holy Relics, a special aircraft will depart for Bhutan on November 24. The sacred relics will be brought back to India on November 25.
The makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Vilayath Buddha' have finally released the much-awaited trailer of the film, offering a glimpse of the film's stunning visuals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck during his visit to the Himalayan country. These covered areas like energy, defence and technology.
The inauguration of the 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan would enhance the country's power generation capacity by 40%, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday, highlighting that the project marks yet another milestone in the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day State visit to Bhutan beginning today and participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan.
India has sent sacred relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, to Bhutan for a public exposition from November 8th to 18th, marking yet another chapter in the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the two nations.
This sacred exposition is part of India's continuing tradition of sharing its Buddhist heritage with the world. It follows successful international relic exhibitions in Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Russia's Kalmykia region, as well as the historic repatriation of the Piprahwa Jewel Relic
The Indian delegation, led by Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, comprises senior Buddhist monks and officials. The exposition marks another milestone in the enduring cultural and spiritual partnership between India and Bhutan.
Motihari holds a distinct place in India's development journey. Renowned as a major agricultural hub, it is famous for its sugarcane and litchi cultivation. The region also carries deep Buddhist significance, being part of the ancient Champaran area associated with Lord Buddha's travels.
The relics, enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi, were taken to Thimphu on an Indian Air Force aircraft, accompanied by a high-level delegation led by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.