Kapilvastu Relics of Buddha

Recently, four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha were taken from India to Mongolia for an 11-day exposition to coincide with Mongolian Buddha Purnima celebrations.

  • These relics were displayed at the Batsagaan Temple in Gandan Monastery complex in Ulaanbaatar.
  • The last time these relics were taken out of the country was in 2012 when their exposition was held in Sri Lanka.

About Sacred Relics

  • The four relics come from among 22 Buddha relics, known as the Kapilavastu relics since they were recovered from a site in Bihar believed to be the ancient city of Kapilavastu.
  • The site was discovered in 1898.
  • The relics are currently ....
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