Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.
The Piprahwa Relics, discovered in the late 19th century, are widely believed to be associated with the mortal remains of Gautama Buddha, enshrined by the Shakya clan. Their repatriation and public display reflect the country’s continued efforts to protect its cultural patrimony and promote the universal values of peace, compassion, and enlightenment embodied in the Buddha’s teachings.
The Culture Ministry said, the event marks an important moment in the country’s cultural and diplomatic history, as the relics on display include repatriated sacred relics of immense historical, archaeological, and spiritual significance, revered by Buddhist communities across the world. The Ministry is organising a landmark cultural exposition titled Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One, showcasing the revered Sacred Piprahwa Relics along with significant associated antiquities.
