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PM Modi: Buddha's Sacred Relics Are India's Revered Heritage, Not Mere Artefacts

  • PM Narendra Modi stated that Bhagwan Buddha's sacred relics are an inseparable part of India's revered heritage, not just artefacts.
  • He inaugurated the international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa Relics, discovered in 1898.
  • Modi emphasized that Bhagwan Buddha's wisdom and path belong to all humanity and unite people.
  • The Piprahwa Relics, returned after 125 years, are crucial for early Buddhism study and linked to Buddha's early life in Kapilavastu.
  • PM Modi thanked the Godrej Group for their role in the relics' return to India.

Why It Matters: PM Modi highlights Buddha's sacred relics as India's revered heritage, uniting humanity through his wisdom.

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