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Kiren Rijiju Pays Obeisance to Sacred Buddha Relics in Leh: 'Blessing That Transcends Time'

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha in Leh, calling it a blessing that transcends time, geography, and borders. The Piprahwa relics arrived on April 29 for a historic public exposition from May 1-14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the relics' spiritual and cultural significance, while Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a large gathering on the inaugural day. Shah noted the relics had reached Ladakh after 70 years, highlighting their relevance across faiths and time.

Key Points: Kiren Rijiju on Buddha Relics in Leh: Blessing Beyond Time

  • Kiren Rijiju pays obeisance to sacred Buddha relics in Leh
  • Piprahwa relics arrived on April 29 for public exposition from May 1-14
  • PM Modi highlighted the relics' return as a boost to cultural tourism
  • Amit Shah addressed devotees, noting the relics reached Ladakh after 70 years
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Blessing that transcends time: Kiren Rijiju pays obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha in Leh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pays obeisance to sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha in Leh, calling it a blessing that transcends time, geography, and borders.

"Deeply humbled to bow in sacred veneration of the Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha at Jivetsal, Leh. - Kiren Rijiju"

Leh, May 5

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the message of Buddha transcends time, geography and borders.

He said this after having a 'darshan' of Lord Buddha's sacred relics in Leh, where he arrived earlier in the day. He paid obeisance to Lord Buddha's holy relics.

After having darshan, he said on X, "Deeply humbled to bow in sacred veneration of the Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha at Jivetsal, Leh. The arrival of the revered Piprahwa relics in Ladakh is a blessing that transcends time, geography & borders, carrying the living presence of the Tathagata and his eternal message of compassion, wisdom & peace."

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived here on April 29 via an Indian Air Force aircraft for a historic public exposition being held from May 1 to May 14.

The relics were received with high honour and reverence at Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport. These revered relics will remain on display in Leh and Zanskar to promote peace and cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the profound spiritual and cultural significance of the Piprahwa Buddha relics, which returned to India after many years.

He highlighted their homecoming, celebrated during Buddha Purnima in 2026, as a testament to preserving India's rich heritage and a boost to cultural tourism.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a large gathering of devotees here on the inaugural day of the celebrations, coinciding with Buddha Purnima.

HM Shah told the gathering that the sacred relics of Lord Buddha had come to Ladakh after 70 years. He said during those days, very few people must have had darshan since there were no roads, no connectivity and no access between various places in the region.

Appreciating the large turnout of people on the inaugural day, the Union Home Minister said people from Leh and Kargil districts, including followers of other faiths, had come to pay obeisance to Lord Buddha, whose message was as relevant to our times as it was 2,500 years back.

HM Shah said among the Avatars, Buddha is the only one who was born on Buddha Purnima, attained salvation on the same day and gave up physical existence on Buddha Purnima.

He said that because of the historic Silk Route, Ladakh was not only the meeting point for trade and commerce, but also for religions and philosophies.

- IANS

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Priya S
"Blessing that transcends time"—I love that phrase! It's so true. Buddhism isn't just a religion; it's a way of life that teaches us to be kind and mindful. Even as an ordinary citizen, I feel a sense of calm when I visit places like this. I just wish the government would also focus on improving infrastructure in Ladakh for locals, not just tourists. But yes, this is a great initiative to preserve our heritage. 😊
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James A
As an outsider looking in, I find this deeply moving. The reverence shown by both ministers and common people reflects a profound spiritual connection. It's refreshing to see a nation embrace its ancient roots so publicly. The Silk Route history mentioned by Amit Shah is fascinating—Ladakh truly was a crossroads of civilizations. I hope this event fosters greater interfaith harmony as well. 🙏
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Siddharth J
Respect to the PM and HM for emphasizing this. But let's be honest—while we celebrate Buddha's relics, we should also care for the living Buddhas: the Buddhist communities in Ladakh who face developmental challenges. Tourism is great, but what about better education and healthcare for them? Still, I'm glad the relics are back home. Let's hope this year's Buddha Purnima brings real peace to border areas too. 🕊️
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Sarah B
Beautiful ceremony in Leh! The fact that people from all faiths came to pay respects shows that India's secular fabric is alive and well. Buddha's message of non-violence is timeless. I'm curious about the Air Force transport—what a logistical feat to bring relics from Piprahwa to Ladakh! This should be shared globally as a model of heritage preservation. 🙏✨

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