Leh, May 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that this year’s Buddha Purnima festival is not only a religious event but a historical and cultural moment as the sacred relics of Lord Buddha have returned to Ladakh after 75 years.Addressing a large gathering in Leh, Amit Shah greeted the people of Ladakh on this special Buddha Purnima festival.He said, “The joy of Buddha Purnima has come with its usual message of peace and brotherhood, not only because this is the birthday of…
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New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended best wishes on Buddha Purnima and said that Buddha’s eternal messages of compassion, non-violence, peace and knowledge will continue to guide humanity.President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all citizens and to the followers of Bhagwan Buddha across the world.””This sacred day marks the ep…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will join devotees on Friday to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.He arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday on a two-day visit.Union Minister Shah earlier said in a post on X: “Tomorrow will be a historic day for Ladakh, when, on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be available for the people of Ladakh to pay their respects.”…
Leh, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah who arrived here on Thursday on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, said he is looking forward to the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on Friday, when he will join devotees in paying respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha.Union Minister Shah in a post on X said: “Tomorrow will be a historic day for Ladakh, when, on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be available for the peopl…
Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Leh on Thursday to attend the first ever international exposition of Lord Buddha’s holy relics. The Union Home Minister was received at the Leh airport by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.Senior officials of the police and civil administration were also present on Union Minister Shah’s arrival.During his two-day visit, Union Minister Shah will pay resp…
Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh beginning April 30 (Thursday). In a post on X, he described it as a “moment of profound good fortune” to partake in the first-ever international exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, which commences on May 1, coinciding with Buddha Purnima.Meanwhile, the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha (Tathagata) arrived in Leh on Wednesday for a historic public exposition, m…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings, given the times of global tensions and conflicts, and said that these thoughts inspire people to bring peace into their lives, adopt compassion and move forward with balance. “The month of May is starting with an auspicious occasion. In a few days, we will celebrate Buddha Purnima. I extend my greetings to all countrymen in advance. Lord Gautam Buddha’s life message remains r…
Patna, April 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated his ambitious dream project, the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa, in Vaishali. Amid the chanting of Vedic mantras, the Chief Minister performed traditional rituals within the museum complex, offering flowers and paying obeisance to Lord Buddha.The museum is expected to provide a renewed global identity to Bihar’s rich Buddhist heritage.Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was also present on the occ…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Thursday, laid the foundation stone for a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) to be constructed near Ladakh Budh Vihar on Outer Ring Road at Kashmere Gate at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the project marks an important step towards fulfilling a long-standing demand of local residents.She noted that the bridge will enable citizens visiting Ladakh Budh Vihar and the Monastery Market to cross…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described Bihar as the land of knowledge, saying the state has played a historic role in shaping global thought and democratic traditions.Speaking on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, he said, “Lord Buddha preached Buddhism to the world from this land. We have a lot to learn from Bihar, and the people of the state are excellent orators.””When Biharis are in the Assembly, there…