Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Arrive in Bhutan from India for Peace Festival

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Thimphu from India as a goodwill gesture for Bhutan's Global Peace Prayer Festival. The Piprahwa-Kapilavastu relics, validated as being directly associated with the Buddha, will be enshrined and displayed for public veneration. This act of cultural and spiritual diplomacy commemorates the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's fourth king and strengthens the historical ties between the two nations, highlighting a collaboration that extends beyond political and economic cooperation.