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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya), Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, along with My Bharat volunteers, visited the international exposition of the Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha, titled “The Light and The Lotus – Relics of the Awakened One,” at the Raipithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. During the visit, he remarked that Lord Buddha is the eternal symbol of our culture, whose teachings and values remain as relevant in social life today as they were centuries ago, and will continue to guide humanity in the future. #LightAndLotus #PiprahwaRelics #BuddhaRelics

With reverence and due protocol, the Holy Relics of Tathagata returned to the National Museum on completion of a fourteen day exposition to Leh and Zanskar, #Ladakh - 01 to 14 May 2026 It was marked by public exposition, conferences, and exhibitions - organised by the IBC in association with the @utladakhtourism; the Ladakh Buddhist Association; All Ladakh Gonpa Association; Zanskar Buddhist Association; Zanskar Gonpa Association Team IBC extends heartfelt thanks to the @MinOfCultureGoI; @PIBHomeAffairs; the @lg_ladakh and the entire administration of the Government of Union Territory Ladakh, the @IAF_MCC, and the @NMnewdelhi, New Delhi for their assistance in conducting the Sacred Holy Relic Exposition to Ladakh. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh

Monlam Chenmo Draws 1,700 Monks and Nuns to Dharma Centre During Sacred Relics Exposition. Read more: facebook.com/share/p/1BPeKH… @MinOfCultureGoI @utladakhtourism @floweringdharma @IbcWorldOrg @PIBSrinagar

Watch | The 1,700-year-old Emperor Ashoka Temple in Ningbo, China, is an ancient Buddhist site believed to date back to the year 282 and home to Buddha relics. The temple remains a rare symbol of centuries-old cultural and religious ties between India and China. This video explains the temple’s history, significance and its unique connection to Emperor Ashoka. thehindu.com/videos/watch-t…

Address of the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena at the closing ceremony of the Holy Relics Exposition of the Tathagata, at the Dharma Centre, in Leh. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha concluded today with a grand closing ceremony at Dharma Centre, Choglamsar, attended by Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, revered Rinpoches, monks, nuns and thousands of devotees. Held in conjunction with the sacred Monlam Chenmo dedicated to world peace and universal happiness, the concluding ceremony featured special prayers and sacred Chhams performances by monks, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. #BuddhaRelics #Ladakh @MinOfCultureGoI @IbcWorldOrg @PIB_India @floweringdharma @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @dio_leh @DIPR_Ladakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra @gssjodhpur @ddnewsladakh @GulistanLadakh_ @LokNiwasLadakh @PIBCulture @PIBTour

The Sacred Exposition of Holy Relics of Tathāgata concludes in Leh.... Over 1.18 lakh devotees pay obeisance during 14-day exposition in Leh & Zanskar! 🙏 Read more 👇 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @lg_ladakh @MinOfCultureGoI @gssjodhpur @IbcWorldOrg @NMnewdelhi @ignca_delhi

Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh Shri Vinai Saxena with H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and Secretary General, IBC, Venerable Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, along with officials and senior monks at the Closing Ceremony of the Holy Relics Exposition of Tathagata Buddha in #Leh. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

After a moving and inspiring fortnight, the Dharma Centre in #Leh prepares for the closing ceremony of the Holy Relics Exposition of the Tathagatha. Several sangha members, officials and laity have gathered in large numbers to pay their repects to the Holy Relics on their journey back. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

Modern Science & Buddhist Philosophy Lecture by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul at Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS). Read more: facebook.com/share/p/1GAHUA… @MinOfCultureGoI @utladakhtourism @floweringdharma @IbcWorldOrg @ddnewsladakh @prasarbharti @PIBSrinagar @airnewskargil

Holy Relics of Lord Buddha welcomed back to Leh at Sindhu Ghat after a two-day sacred exposition in Zanskar. Hundreds of devotees gathered to offer prayers and participate in traditional rituals and processions. #Ladakh

A beautiful musical offering by the Flowering Dharma members during the talk session of Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar. #BuddhaRelics #Ladakh @MinOfCultureGoI @IbcWorldOrg @floweringdharma @DIPR_Ladakh @dio_leh @ddnewsladakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @tourismgoi

The Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha departed from the Photang Gompa, Karsha in a ceremonial procession, and an @IAF_MCC helicopter conveyed the Holy Relics from the Padum Army Helipad to Leh - a short while ago. The Holy Relics will remain on Exposition at the Dharma Centre Leh till 14 May 2026. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

Zanskar resonated with the sound of divinity as monks & devotees gathered for the Chhod prayer ceremony and the offering of ‘Tsogs’ at the Karsha Photang. This spiritual program was held alongside the exposition of the Sacred Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha, during which people also paid their respects to the Holy Relics #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh #TathagataExposition #CultureUnitesAll

Chhod prayers along with the offering of ‘Tsogs’ were conducted at Karsha Photang, Zanskar, in conjunction with the sacred veneration of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha. #BuddhaRelics #Zanskar #Ladakh @MinOfCultureGoI @IbcWorldOrg @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra @DIPR_Kargil @airnewsalerts @floweringdharma @ddnewsladakh @DDNewslive

High up in the mountains of #Zanskar, divinity resonates to the sound of chimes and ‘Daru Tilu’ as monks and devotees gather for Chhod prayer and offering of ‘Tsogs’ at the Karsha Photang Zanskar alongside the sacred veneration of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

On the second day of the Holy Relic Exposition of the Tathagata Buddha at #Zanskar, Secretary General #IBC Venerable Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden delivered a special address on the Holy Relic to the monks and devotees at the Karsha Photang earlier today. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

From the elderly to young children, and even infants cradled in their mothers’ arms, devotees gathered in large numbers at Karsha Monastery, #Zanskar, for a sacred glimpse of the Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha. The continuous stream of devotees throughout the day reflected the profound spiritual reverence and deep faith associated with the Holy Relics. The relocated exposition in Zanskar brought together people across generations in an atmosphere of devotion, prayer, and quiet reflection, underscoring the enduring spiritual and cultural significance of the Buddha’s teachings in the Himalayan region. #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra

A large number of devotees gathered at Karsha Photang, Zanskar, to receive blessings from the Sacred Holy Relics of Lord Buddha. The sacred occasion witnessed an atmosphere of deep devotion, prayers and spiritual serenity across the region. #BuddhaRelics #Zanskar #Ladakh @MinOfCultureGoI @IbcWorldOrg @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @ddnewsladakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra @PIBCulture @PIB_India @tourismkargil @Kargil_Today @floweringdharma

Crowds of people gathered to view the #IBC exhibition of 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐰𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐚 - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, on the sidelines of the Holy Tathagata Buddha's Relic Exposition at the Karsha Monastery, #Zanskar #BuddhaRelicsInLadakh