Sacred Buddhist Relics In Thailand From India
BANGKOK (ANI) – In a significant religious event, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and disciples Arahata Sariputta and Arahata Maha Moggallana have arrived in Thailand for public exposition, marking a momentous occasion. Preserved in India, it’s the first time these relics will be showcased together, providing a rare opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion among Thai Buddhist practitioners.
The ceremony accompanying the relics’ arrival emphasized solemnity and reverence, with monks from Thailand and India leading prayers and rituals, highlighting the spiritual bond between the two nations.
The journey serves as a symbolic bridge between India, the birthplace of Buddhism, and Thailand, known for its Buddhist traditions, officials said.
In Bangkok, the relics will be enshrined for public veneration, becoming a spiritual beacon drawing pilgrims from afar.