Holy Relics
Understanding the Kalachakra Ceremony: The Sacred Buddhist Ritual Attended by PM Modi in Bhutan
Nov 12, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sacred Kalachakra "Wheel of Time" ceremony during his diplomatic visit to Bhutan, strengthening India-Bhutan relations while honoring this profound Tibetan Buddhist ritual. The two-day visit featured meetings with Bhutanese royalty, joint inauguration of a major hydroelectric project, and prayers before holy relics of Lord Buddha, showcasing the spiritual and developmental dimensions of India's engagement with its Himalayan neighbor.
PM Modi Offers Prayers at Patna Sahib Gurdwara, Describes Visit as "Divine Experience"
Nov 03, 2025 02:49 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Patna Sahib Gurdwara, where he paid respects to the holy 'Jore Sahib' of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur. The PM described the experience as divine and encouraged others to visit this significant Sikh shrine that marks the birthplace of the tenth Sikh guru.
J&K Lieutenant Governor Returns with Lord Buddha's Holy Relics After Historic Exposition in Russia
Oct 20, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their first-ever exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. This historic cultural exchange strengthens the 80-year India-Russia relationship and revives Buddhist connections between the nations, with the sacred relics being displayed in Europe's only predominantly Buddhist region.