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.
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 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.
The exposition of these relics provides devotees and the general public with a rare opportunity to pay homage, offer prayers, and deepen their spiritual connection to the foundational figures of Buddhism.
A 22-member delegation led by Governor of Bihar Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar accompanied the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India to Thailand for a 26-day exposition on Thursday.