Ladakh [India], April 29 (ANI): The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ladakh on Wednesday for a public exposition scheduled from May 1 to May 15.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, along with senior officials and security personnel, received the relics at the Air Force airport. The holy remains were flown in on a dedicated Indian Air Force aircraft under strict security protocols.
Highlighting the significance of the occasion, the lieutenant governor said, “Today, the holy relics of Buddha were brought to Ladakh, and they received a grand welcome here.”
Detailing the logistics, Saxena said the relics are currently being moved within the airport premises. “They are being taken from the technical area of the airport to designated quarters, where they will be kept in safe custody,” he said.
The exposition will coincide with a major religious milestone in the Buddhist calendar. “They will be opened to the public on May 1, the day of Buddha Purnima,” Saxena said.
The opening ceremony is expected to be attended by senior Union government leaders. “The Home Minister is visiting on that day, and this will be a major event,” he added.
Following their arrival, the relics were transported on a specialized flatbed truck to Jivatsal, where they have been installed ahead of the public display beginning next month.
This marks the first time these sacred relics have been moved from their permanent site for an exhibition within the country. The relics are revered as embodying the living presence of Lord Buddha and his teachings.
The event is being seen as both a significant religious occasion and an effort to highlight India’s rich Buddhist heritage. Ladakh, known for its monasteries and spiritual landscape, was chosen as the venue.
According to the itinerary, the exposition will move to Zanskar on May 11 and 12, followed by a concluding ceremony in Leh on May 14. The relics are scheduled to be returned on May 15 as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural connections and promoting spiritual tourism in the region. (ANI)
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