Modi To Inaugurate Buddha Relics At ‘Lotus Light’ Exposition
The prestigious event will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on January 3 at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2025-12-31 13:58 GMT
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an exposition of the sacred Piprahwa Relics on January 3 at a heritage venue in the national capital. According to the Ministry of Culture, the relics, discovered in the late 19th century, are widely believed to be associated with the mortal remains of the Buddha, enshrined by the Shakya clan.
The ministry is organising the cultural exposition titled “Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One”, which will showcase the revered Piprahwa Relics along with other significant associated antiquities. The exposition highlights India’s enduring civilisational links with the teachings of the Buddha and its commitment to preserving and presenting its rich spiritual heritage.
The prestigious event will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on January 3 at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex. The ministry said the exposition marks an important moment in India’s cultural and diplomatic history, as the display includes repatriated sacred relics of immense historical, archaeological and spiritual significance, revered by Buddhist communities across the world.
The exposition will feature curated displays of the Piprahwa Relics and related antiquities, highlighting their historical, spiritual and archaeological context, along with interpretive narratives that underline India’s role as the cradle of Buddhism.