In a landmark spiritual initiative, India is sending the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka for their first international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced. The relics will be enshrined at Colombo’s Gangaramaya Temple from February 4 to 11, with public veneration beginning on February 5.

This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of promoting India’s Buddhist heritage globally. The exposition is expected to attract devotees, monks, and international pilgrims, offering them a rare opportunity to pay homage to the revered relics and experience India’s rich spiritual legacy firsthand.

Highlighting India’s ongoing Buddhist diplomacy, the High Commission noted that similar initiatives have been conducted in countries such as Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, and Russia. These efforts aim to share the message of Lord Buddha and strengthen cultural and spiritual ties across borders.

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Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, called the event a “rare blessing” for the island nation, expressing gratitude to the Government of India for making the exposition possible. The gesture is seen as a reinforcement of the centuries-old religious and cultural linkages between India and Sri Lanka.

Earlier, PM Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi, emphasizing India’s role as the custodian of Buddha’s heritage. He highlighted India’s contribution to preserving Buddhist sites worldwide, citing reconstruction and conservation efforts in Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand.

The Prime Minister stressed that India’s spiritual outreach goes beyond politics and diplomacy, connecting the world through faith, culture, and shared heritage. Exhibitions of relics, including those in Mongolia, Russia, and Vietnam, have drawn millions of devotees, demonstrating the universal reverence for Lord Buddha’s teachings and India’s pivotal role in promoting them globally.

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