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.
A sacred and deeply symbolic return journey is being undertaken as a high-level Indian delegation, led by Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh, and Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who have travelled to Colombo to receive and escort the Holy Buddha
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.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for facilitating the arrival of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, for the first-ever international exposition in Colombo.
The holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha are being taken to Sri Lanka for the first-ever international exposition on Wednesday morning. The holy relics will be placed at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo.
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.
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Sharing the highlights of today's programme, the Prime Minister, in a post on X, wrote, "The return of the sacred Piprahwa relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha after over a century is a moment of pride, reverence and cultural connect. Here are the highlights from today's programme."
The Prime Minister said the government decided to intervene and halt the auction to ensure the return of the sacred relics to India. He added that the occasion reflects India's commitment to preserving and restoring its cultural and spiritual heritage.