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Buddha Purnima Marked by Return of Sacred Relics to Ladakh for 15-Day Public Display

Leaders paired messages of peace with a rare chance for devotees to venerate relics many in Ladakh have never seen.

Overview

  • Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a holy relics exposition in Leh on Friday, saying sacred Buddha relics have returned to Ladakh after 75 years.
  • The Leh district administration announced a 15-day public viewing, with village-by-village visits planned to manage crowds and give broad access.
  • The Dalai Lama urged followers to harm no one and help all, calling for Buddhists to live the teachings in daily life as 21st‑century practitioners.
  • President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent greetings that emphasized peace, compassion, harmony and an inclusive society.
  • Reports noted the relics were last shown in Leh in 1950 when poor roads limited access, and improved connectivity now lets residents across Ladakh and Kargil pay their respects.