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 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.
"One agreement on cooperation in maritime transport which has been finalized and negotiated. It's just waiting for adoption by the member states at the next summit... The 6th summit of BIMSTEC is expected to take place this year. Thailand is the chair..." Pandey said.
The revered relics of the Holy Buddha, accompanied by those of his esteemed disciples, Arhant Sariputta and Arhant Mahamogallana, are embarking on a pilgrimage from India to Thailand, marking the first time they will travel together.
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.
Referring the exposition of the holy relics as a 'landmark moment', in the Indo- Thai relationship, the Indian ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh during an exclusive interview with ANI here, underlined the civilizational connect between the two countries and also highlighted the importa