Marking a new chapter in Buddhist diplomacy, sacred relics from Lord Buddha’s Devnimori site reached Sri Lanka on an Indian Air Force C-130J, with the Gangaramaya Temple exhibition now underway. This prestigious event has devotees thronging the venue in reverence.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi led the mission, supported by esteemed clergy and officials, upholding sacred protocols throughout the transit. The arrival exemplifies India’s role in nurturing and sharing its spiritual legacy globally.
The Indian team immersed in multifaceted programs—ceremonial welcomes, religious observances, and formal unveilings—that spotlight bilateral cultural synergies. Aligned with PM Modi’s 2025 Sri Lanka outreach, it advances a vision of holistic people-centric ties.
Sourced from Gujarat’s historic Devnimori excavation (1957, Prof. S.N. Chaudhary), the relics are conserved expertly: desiccator-sealed, glass-protected, in a silk-clad gold-plated alloy urn on cotton bedding, preventing any deterioration.
Scheduled for worship from February 5 to 11, the relics’ return to India caps a week of profound significance. Beyond veneration, this fosters educational exchanges on Buddhist archaeology and promotes eco-conscious preservation practices.
Global media coverage underscores the relics’ allure, positioning the event as a beacon of cultural unity. In an era of division, such initiatives remind us of Buddhism’s universal message of compassion and enlightenment.