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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Vietnam’s Samten Hills, home to the world’s largest prayer wheel, while leading an Indian delegation with sacred Buddha relics. The relics arrived for the UN Vesak celebrations, strengthening cultural ties between India and Vietnam. Rijiju expressed deep reverence for the spiritual connection shared by both nations. The relics will be displayed across Vietnam until May 21, 2025.

Key Points: Kiren Rijiju Visits Vietnam’s Samten Hills With Buddha Relics

  • Rijiju visits world's largest prayer wheel in Vietnam
  • Sacred Buddha relics arrive for Vesak celebrations
  • India-Vietnam spiritual ties strengthened
  • Relics to tour multiple Vietnamese cities
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visits Samten Hills Dalat in Vietnam

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju leads Indian delegation to Vietnam, accompanying sacred Buddha relics and visiting the world's largest prayer wheel.

"Humbled to be part of a bond that transcends time, geography & language. – Kiren Rijiju"

Dalot, May 5

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Samten Hills Dalat in Vietnam, home to the World's largest prayer wheel.

Rijiju has led a high-level Indian delegation to Vietnam, accompanying the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha.

https://x.com/KirenRijiju/status/1918980993278447776

Sharing images from his visit on the social media platform X, Rijiju wrote, "Happy to visit Samten Hills Dalat in Vietnam. It has the World's Largest Prayer Wheel Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek. Humbled to be part of a bond that transcends time, geography & language."

https://x.com/KirenRijiju/status/1919042756246221001

Later, posting another view, he added, "And this is the night view of Samten Hills in Vietnam, which has World's Largest Prayer Wheel Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek."

In a significant cultural and spiritual milestone, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City today aboard a special aircraft from India, marking the beginning of the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations in Vietnam from May 6-8, 2025.

The Indian delegation, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, was joined by monks and senior officials in accompanying the Sacred Relics from Sarnath, India. Upon arrival, they were warmly received by the Government of Vietnam and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, reflecting the profound and shared spiritual values that unite both nations.

The Holy Relics are being exhibited with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the National Museum of India, and the International Buddha Confederation. They will be displayed to the public in Ho Chi Minh City until May 7, 2025, before continuing to Tay Ninh, Hanoi, and Ha Nam until May 21, 2025, the Ministry of Culture said.

The Sacred Relics will be in Vietnam from May 2 to May 21, 2025, as part of the Vesak Day commemorations, strengthening people-to-people connections and honouring Lord Buddha's message of peace, compassion, and harmony.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Such a proud moment for India to share our Buddhist heritage with Vietnam! 🙏 The prayer wheel looks magnificent. Our cultural diplomacy is strengthening ties with Southeast Asia in the best possible way.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope our ministers are also discussing strategic partnerships with Vietnam. China is watching our every move in the region. Soft power is good, but we need strong alliances too.
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Arun S.
Beautiful initiative! Buddhism connects so many Asian countries. The night view of Samten Hills is breathtaking. Hope more Indians get to visit Vietnam - our cultures have so much in common.
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Sneha R.
The relics should have been displayed in more Indian cities first. Many of us can't afford to travel abroad to see them. Why always send our treasures overseas when local devotees are deprived? 😔
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Vikram J.
This is how diplomacy should work - through shared spiritual values. Vietnam has always been a friend to India. Hope this visit leads to more tourism and business exchanges between our countries. Jai Hind!
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Meena L.
The prayer wheel is an engineering marvel! Would love to know if any Indian artisans contributed to its construction. Our craftsmen have such incredible skills that often go unrecognized internationally.

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