Sacred Piprahwa Buddha Relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on 25 November 2025 after a 17-day exposition in Bhutan, accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Summary
The relics were enshrined at the Grand Kuenray Hall of Trashichhodzong, Thimphu, from 8 to 25 November 2025 as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival. The King of Bhutan graced the ceremonial departure. At Palam Airport the relics were received by International Buddhist Confederation Director General Abhijit Halder, monks and officials of the Ministry of Culture and National Museum.
Key facts
- Relics
- Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha
- Exposition
- Trashichhodzong, Thimphu, 8–25 Nov 2025
- Occasion
- Global Peace Prayer Festival, Bhutan
- Accompanied by
- Kiren Rijiju
- Returned
- 25 Nov 2025, Palam Airport
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Sacred Buddha Relics that returned to India on 25 November 2025 had been on exposition in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Bhutan
The Piprahwa Relics were enshrined at Trashichhodzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, from 8 to 25 November 2025.
The Buddha relics exposition in Bhutan (8–25 November 2025) was held as part of which event?
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Correct answer: A — Global Peace Prayer Festival
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics were enshrined in Thimphu as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival.