New Delhi: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Thursday convened a national seminar titled “Buddhism in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Social Pathways,” bringing together policymakers, scholars and spiritual leaders to reflect on the evolving role of Buddhism in contemporary India. Focus on Heritage and Inclusive Growth Union Minister…
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Devnimori Relics Return After Sri Lanka Exposition
New Delhi: The sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India following a historic week-long public exposition at Colombo’s revered Gangaramaya Temple in Sri Lanka. The spiritual event drew more than one million devotees, marking a major milestone in India–Sri Lanka cultural and civilisational ties. The holy…
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“PM Modi Thanks Sri Lanka for Devnimori Relics Exposition”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of the sacred Holy Devnimori Relics at the revered Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The Prime Minister described the occasion as a powerful symbol of the enduring spiritual and civilisational ties…
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Lord Buddha’s Devnimori Relics to Be Exhibited in Sri Lanka
In a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy, India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10, 2026. The exposition, to be held at the revered Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, reflects India’s enduring civilizational responsibility as the birthplace of…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Buddha Relics Expo After 125 Years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Grand International Exposition titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, marking the historic return of India’s sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha after more than 125 years. The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Culture at…
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PM Modi to Inaugurate Piprahwa Buddha Relics Exposition on Jan 3
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha on January 3, 2026, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in the national capital. The exposition, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, is expected to…
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Bhutan Extends Exposition of Buddha Relics Till Nov 25
Responding to an unprecedented outpouring of public devotion, Bhutan has formally extended the exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha by one additional week. The display, which has been drawing thousands of devotees each day in Thimphu, will now continue until November 25, 2025. The extension comes at the…
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PM Modi Praises Bhutan’s Reverent Welcome to Buddha Relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 November 2025 extended heartfelt appreciation to the people and leadership of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the reverent reception given to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha that were brought from India. Mr Modi described the relics as symbols of peace, compassion and harmony…