Buddha's holy relics travel to Russia's Kalmykia for first exposition
Holy relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, travelled to Russia's Kalmykia Republic for their first exposition there, the Ministry of Culture said on 22 September 2025.
Summary
Holy relics of Lord Buddha preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi, travelled to the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia for a first exposition, the Ministry of Culture announced on 22 September 2025. The relics are being shown during the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista, whose theme is "Buddhism in the New Millennium". They are enshrined at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. The exposition is organised with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
Key facts
- Relics from
- National Museum, New Delhi
- Destination
- Republic of Kalmykia, Russia (first exposition)
- Event
- 3rd International Buddhist Forum, Elista
- Theme
- Buddhism in the New Millennium
- Enshrined at
- Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery
- Organisers
- IBC, National Museum, IGNCA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
To which Russian republic did the holy relics of Lord Buddha travel for a first exposition in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kalmykia
The relics travelled to the Republic of Kalmykia for a first exposition, during the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista.
What is the theme of the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista, where Buddha's relics from India were exhibited?
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Correct answer: C — Buddhism in the New Millennium
The forum's theme is "Buddhism in the New Millennium".