New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) The sacred relics of the Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum here, which were earlier to be exhibited in Russia's Kalmykia from September 24-28 as part of an exposition, will now be transported from the museum on October 10 night, officials said on Thursday.

The delay happened due to "ceratin unforseen logistical and technical circumstances," sources said.

After the delay, the relics, housed at the 'Buddhist Gallery' of the museum, will be transported with great reverence, escorted by senior monks with full religious sanctity and protocol, by a special Indian Air Force aircraft, the officials said.

Around 10:30 pm on Friday, a 'puja' and a ceremony will be held at the museum, a senior official said.

At 11:15 pm, the convoy will depart from the museum for Pal

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