The Indian Embassy in Thailand has appreciated the continuous support of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his government during ongoing exposition of sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples - Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana.
The holy relics of Lord Buddha, as well along with his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mogallana, have arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city, for exposition.
As a mark of friendship between the people of India and Thailand, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples, Arahant Sariputta, and Arahant Maha Moggallana reached Thailand from India on February 22 on a special Indian Air Force plane.
The relics, which will be on a 25-day exposition in four cities of Thailand are currently enshrined for public veneration at a specially built mandapam at Sanam Luang Royal Palace ground in Bangkok.
The symposium took place at an auspicious occasion when a high-level delegation from India led by Governor of Bihar Rajendra Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar visited Bangkok with the Holy Relics of Tathagatha Buddha and his two chief disciples, Arah
The relics will tour four cities in Thailand - Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, and Krabi - until March 19, 2024, providing an opportunity for devotees from neighbouring countries to pay their respects.
Bihar governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar who handed over the sacred relics of Lord Buddhas to the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin on Friday said that will be considered an important moment in the spiritual journey of India and Thailand.
The relics of the Lord Buddha, along with two of his disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, will be enshrined in a grand mandapam prepared at the royal grounds to let people pay their reverence from Makha Bucha Day onwards.
The revered relics of the Lord Buddha along with those of his esteemed disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana will be securely housed at the National Museum in Bangkok today.