via various sources, 20-22 Feb 2024: For the first time in 30 years, four significant bone fragments of Lord Buddha, known as the ‘Kapilvastu Relics’, along with relics of his chief disciples Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, are being transported from India to Thailand for a special exhibition. These sacred relics, discovered in Uttar Pradesh and currently housed in the National Museum, will be showcased in Bangkok and other Thai cities, allowing devotees to pay their respects.
Four bone fragments of Lord Buddha also known as ‘Kapilvastu Relics’, presently kept here in the National Museum, will be taken to Thailand on Thursday after about 30 years. They will be displayed in four cities including Bangkok and Krabi, where people will pay their obeisance to the sacred remnants.
Last time, they were taken out of the country in May when they were exhibited at an exposition in Mongolia. The relics of two chief disciples of the Buddha — Sariputta and Maha Moggallana from Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh — are also being ferried along with cremated remains of Buddha for the first time.
Before exposition, the relics will be kept safely at the National Museum in Bangkok for a limited period of quarantine. The venues have been finalized in consultation with the officials of the Government of Thailand and officials of the Indian embassy there.
Source: Buddha relics to travel to Bangkok National Museum after 30 years
See also:
- Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha To Be Displayed In Thailand From Feb 22-Mar 18 | Bharat, 20 Feb 2024
- Buddha’s relics at National Museum to be on display in Thailand | The Indian Express, 21 Feb 2024
- Buddha’s bone fragments to be sent from India to Thailand; sacred relics to be treated as ‘state guest’ | Deccan Herald, 21 Feb 2024
- Relics of Lord Buddha on sacred journey to Thailand from India | Mathrubhumi, 21 Feb 2024
- Group of Monks receive relics of Lord Buddha before its sacred journey to Thailand | ANI, 22 Feb 2024
