Ladakh [India], April 29 (ANI): The sacred relics of Lord Buddha reached Ladakh on Wednesday for a public exposition scheduled from May 1 to May 15.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, accompanied by senior officials and security personnel, received the relics at the Air Force Airport. The holy remains were flown in on a dedicated Air Force aircraft under tight security.
Noting the importance of the arrival, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Today, the holy relics of Buddha were brought to Ladakh, and they received a grand welcome here.”
Detailing immediate arrangements, Saxena explained that the relics are being moved within the airport. “They are currently being taken from the technical area of the airport to the living quarters and will be kept in safe custody there,” he said.
The exposition will coincide with a major Buddhist observance, with Saxena confirming, “They will be opened to the public on May 1st, the day of Buddha Purnima.”
The opening ceremony is expected to be attended by senior Union government leadership. “The Home Minister is visiting on that day, and this will be a major event in front of him,” the Lieutenant Governor added.
After arrival, the relics were transported on a specialised flatbed truck to Jivatsal and installed there for the upcoming display, which begins on May 1.
This is the first time these sacred relics have been moved from their permanent site for an exhibition within the country. The relics are regarded as embodying the living presence of Lord Buddha and his teachings.
The event is seen as both a significant religious occasion and a way to highlight India’s Buddhist heritage. With its well-known monasteries and spiritual atmosphere, Ladakh was chosen as the main venue.
According to the schedule, the exposition will move to Zanskar on May 11 and 12, with a final ceremony in Leh on May 14. The relics are due to be returned on May 15, in a programme aimed at strengthening cultural ties and promoting spiritual tourism in the region. (ANI)
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