The Prime Minister's Workplace has knowledgeable that Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya will lead the delegation carrying the sacred relics to Russia. He'll depart for Russia on September 23 with the delegation, the place the sacred Piprahwa (Kapilvastu) relics of Lord Buddha can be exhibited.
Earlier, on July 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight over the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha to India after 127 years, calling it a robust image of India's historical heritage and non secular legacy.
The relics, which had been taken from India through the colonial interval, had been found in 1898 at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh. These relics, believed to be related to Lord Buddha himself, had been displayed overseas and appeared in a world public sale earlier this yr.
Initially slated for public sale in Hong Kong in Could 2025, the sacred artefacts had been efficiently secured by the Ministry of Tradition by means of decisive intervention.
In a put up on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “It could make each Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come house after 127 lengthy years.”He additional added, “These sacred relics spotlight India's shut affiliation with Bhagwan Buddha and his noble teachings. It additionally illustrates our dedication to preserving and defending completely different elements of our superb tradition. After they appeared in a world public sale earlier this yr, we labored to make sure they returned house. I recognize all those that have been concerned on this effort.”In a put up on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “It could make each Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come house after 127 lengthy years.”He additional added, “These sacred relics spotlight India's shut affiliation with Bhagwan Buddha and his noble teachings. It additionally illustrates our dedication to preserving and defending completely different elements of our superb tradition. After they appeared in a world public sale earlier this yr, we labored to make sure they returned house. I recognize all those that have been concerned on this effort.”