Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Buddha Relics Return to India
Some very old and special things that belonged to Lord Buddha were shown to the public in Bhutan for 17 days.
This was part of a big event called the Global Peace Prayer Festival, which is all about praying for world peace.
After the event, these special things were brought back to India in a big airplane.
A important person in the Indian government, Kiren Rijiju, was very happy and thankful to bring them back.
He also thanked the King of Bhutan and other important people for taking good care of the relics and making the visit memorable.
A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha was exhibited in Bhutan for 17 days.
The exposition was part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu.
The relics were brought back to India in a C-130J transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed gratitude to the King of Bhutan and other officials for their care and arrangements.
The event signified the cultural bonds between India and Bhutan.
- Who
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Prime Minister of Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi
- What
- Return of holy relics of Lord Buddha to India after a 17-day exposition in Bhutan
- When
- After a 17-day exposition, specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- Thimphu, Bhutan to India
- Why
- To signify cultural bonds between India and Bhutan and part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF)
- Relics
- Portion of holy relics of Lord Buddha
- Exposition Duration
- 17 days
- Location
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Event
- Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF)
- Transport
- C-130J transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force
- Key Figures
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Prime Minister of Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi