Srinagar, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced that he is leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, to lead an Indian delegation tasked with bringing back the holy relics of Lord Buddha following a week-long exposition.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor stated, “Leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, where I will lead the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week long exposition. I sincerely thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for this sacred opportunity. ‘Om Namo Buddhaya’.”
The exposition in Kalmykia has been organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation, the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The sacred relics, revered by followers of Buddhism worldwide, were displayed at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery the principal Buddhist monastery in Elista, popularly known as the “Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha.”
The return of these relics marks a significant moment in India–Russia cultural and spiritual ties, reflecting the shared heritage and reverence for Lord Buddha’s teachings across nations.