In a profound gesture of spiritual and cultural solidarity, the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on Saturday for a public exposition from November 8 to 18.

The Indian delegation is led by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, and includes senior Buddhist monks and officials.

Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, the relics were received with reverence by Bhutan’s Home Minister Tshering, Tshoki Lopen of the Central Monastic Body, Mayor of Paro Norbu Wangchuk, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan Sandeep Arya, and senior Bhutanese monks and officials. Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck also paid their respects during the ceremonial welcome.

The sacred rel

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