According to an official release, the group comprises 11 girls and 19 boys from Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, University of Ladakh, and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar. During the 13-day tour, the students will visit Gurugram, Chandigarh, Manali, and Jammu as part
The revered Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha has return to India after a ceremonial departure from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment in India-Sri Lanka civilisational ties.
PM Narendra Modi thanked Sri Lankan President Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of Holy Devnimori Relics in Colombo. The relics, from Gujarat, arrived for public veneration (Feb 4-11), strengthening India-Sri Lanka spiritual ties rooted in Buddhism.
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These relics are significant as they showcase Buddhist artefacts and sculptures from the Western Satraps period. They're now on display in Sri Lanka at the country's first-ever international exposition, underscoring their cultural significance.
The visit formed part of her wider pilgrimage to important locations connected with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha.
The Royal Noble Consort arrived at the Mahaparinirvana Temple, a site of immense significance in Buddhism as it marks the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirva