Nearly One Lakh devotees paid their obeisance to Sacred Relics at the pagoda in Sanam Luang  Pavilion in Bangkok on Makha Bucha

People of Thailand are pouring into Bangkok to have a glimpse of Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His two Disciples, brought in here from India by a 22-member delegation headed by Governor of Bihar Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar.  

On Makha Bucha, 24th February, nearly 1 Lakh devotees paid their obeisance to the Sacred Relics at the Pagoda in Sanam Luang Pavilion where the Holy Relics are enshrined.

The four Holy Piparahwa Relics of Lord Buddha and his Two Disciples Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana reached Bangkok, Thailand on 22nd February for a 26-day exposition and were Enshrined on 23rd February for public veneration at the specially built Pagoda at Sanam Luang Pavilion in Bangkok.

The exposition itinerary includes visits to multiple venues across Thailand, allowing devotees and enthusiasts alike to pay homage to these revered artifacts:

Sanam Luang Pavilion, Bangkok: 22nd February 2024 – 3rd March 2024 (11 Days)

Ho Kum Luang, Royal Rujapruek, Chiang Mai: 4th March 2024 – 8th March 2024 (5 Days)

Wat Maha Wanaram, Ubon Ratchathani: 9th March 2024 – 13th March 2024 (5 Days)

Wat MahaThat, Aoluek, Krabi: 14th March 2024 – 18th March 2024 (5 Days)

The Holy Relics will be escorted back on 19th March, 2024 from Thailand to their respective homes, concluding a historic and spiritually enriching exposition in Thailand.

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Beena Yadav