PM Modi inaugurates Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi, bringing ancient Buddhist artefacts discovered in 1898 back into public view after more than a century (Source: Photo by PTI)

Titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One,” the exhibition showcases relics linked to Lord Buddha and early Buddhist history (Source: Photo by PTI)

The Piprahwa relics include bone fragments believed to be associated with Lord Buddha, along with ancient gem relics and reliquaries recovered during archaeological excavations (Source: Photo by PTI)

The relics were originally discovered in 1898 at Piprahwa in present-day Uttar Pradesh and are widely regarded as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries related to Buddhism (Source: Photo by PTI)

The exhibition is being hosted at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi and will remain open to the public for the next couple of months (Source: Photo by PTI)

Several artefacts displayed in the exhibition have been repatriated or assembled from collections preserved in India and abroad over the past century (Source: Photo by PTI)

The exposition has been curated to highlight India’s civilisational connection to Buddhism and the global spread of the Buddha’s teachings (Source: Photo by PTI)

Officials said the display aims to promote awareness of India’s archaeological heritage and the historical significance of Buddhist relics (Source: Photo by PTI)

The international exposition brings together archaeological material and curated displays to present the historical context of the Piprahwa discoveries (Source: Photo by PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the sacred Piprahwa relics are not merely archaeological artefacts but hold deep civilisational and spiritual significance for India (Source: Photo by PTI)

During the inauguration, PM Narendra Modi described India as both a custodian and a carrier of Lord Buddha’s traditions, noting that the relics reflect the Buddha’s message for all humanity (Source: Photo by PTI)