Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha to
return to India after seven-day exhibition
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The sacred Devnimori
relics of Lord Buddha are set to return to India after a seven-day public
display in Colombo.
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The relics were displayed
at the famous Gangaramaya Temple.
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This was the first time
the Devnimori relics were taken abroad for an international exhibition.
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A senior Indian
delegation is overseeing their return journey.
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The delegation is led by
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief
Minister Chowna Mein.
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Senior Buddhist monks and
government officials are also returning to India with the relics.
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Thousands of devotees
from across Sri Lanka visited and prayed at the temple during the week-long
event.
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The exhibition was
considered an important spiritual and cultural occasion.
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Sri Lankan President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake formally inaugurated the exhibition.
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Sri Lankan leaders
described the visit of the relics as a blessing for the nation.
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They also expressed
gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
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This event further
strengthened the long-standing religious and civilizational ties between India
and Sri Lanka.
¨ The event also highlighted India's role in the preservation and promotion of global Buddhist heritage.
¨ Devnimori is a Buddhist archaeological site in northern Gujarat.
