Holy relics of Lord Buddha from India arrive in Bhutan for exposition till 18 November
The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on 8 November 2025 for a public exposition from 8 to 18 November, with an Indian delegation led by Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar.
Summary
The Buddha relics were received at Paro International Airport by Bhutan's Home Minister Tshering, the Tshoki Lopen of the Central Monastic Body and other dignitaries; the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck also paid respects. They were then taken to the Grand Kuenrey Hall of Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu and enshrined with traditional rituals, as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
Key facts
- Arrived
- 8 Nov 2025, Paro International Airport
- Exposition
- 8â18 Nov 2025
- Enshrined in India at
- National Museum, New Delhi
- Enshrined in Bhutan at
- Grand Kuenrey Hall, Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu
- Indian delegation led by
- Dr Virendra Kumar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha taken to Bhutan in November 2025 are enshrined in India at which institution?
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Correct answer: B â National Museum, New Delhi
The Culture Ministry said the relics, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on 8 November 2025.
For which period was the public exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha held in Bhutan in 2025?
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Correct answer: D â 8â18 November
The relics arrived in Bhutan for a public exposition from 8 to 18 November 2025.