Buddha Relics Arrive in Ladakh for Buddha Purnima Celebration
Sacred relics of Buddha from National Museum reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima
The Times Of India
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Sacred relics of Buddha have arrived in Leh, Ladakh, from Delhi's National Museum for a two-week exposition starting May 1, coinciding with the 2,569th Buddha Purnima. The event aims to promote peace and community among the region's predominantly Buddhist population.
- 01Piprahwa relics of Buddha are on display in Leh, Ladakh.
- 02The exposition runs from May 1 to May 14, 2023.
- 03Public veneration of the relics will occur from May 2 to May 10.
- 04The event includes participation from Union ministers and Buddhist leaders.
- 05The relics will also be exhibited in Zanskar on May 11 and 12.
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The sacred Piprahwa relics of Buddha have arrived in Leh, Ladakh, from the National Museum in Delhi for a two-week exposition starting May 1, 2023, in celebration of the 2,569th Buddha Purnima. This event aims to foster a sense of community among the region's large Buddhist population. A grand procession accompanied the relics to Jivetsal, the venue for the exposition, where men, women, and children gathered to witness the arrival. The opening ceremony will see attendance from several Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, chief ministers from Buddhist-majority states, ambassadors, and Buddhist leaders. The relics will be available for public veneration from May 2 to May 10, followed by exhibitions in Zanskar on May 11 and 12, and at the Dharma Centre in Leh from May 13 to 14. The relics are scheduled to return to Delhi on May 15.
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The exposition promotes cultural unity and peace in Ladakh, enhancing community engagement among residents.
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