<p>After a month-long journey in Thailand, the sacred relics of Buddha, along with those of his revered disciples Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, are set to return to India amid full state honours. Thailand's culture ministry reported that over four million devotees paid homage to the sacred relics sent from India.</p>

<p>The return journey of the relics is accompanied by a delegation led by Tashi Gyalson, Chairman of LAHDC-Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, along with numerous monks representing both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scheduled to arrive at Air Force Station Palam, Technical Area, later on Tuesday (Mar 19), the relics will be received by Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, in a ceremony befitting their sacred significance.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-protests-thai-envoys-remarks-at-wto-in-abu-dhabi-695790">India strongly objects to Thai envoy's remarks at WTO meet in Abu Dhabi: Reports</a></p>

<p>The recent exposition of the relics in Thailand garnered an overwhelming response, with scenes of winding queues of devotees waiting with offerings becoming a familiar sight in every city the procession visited.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thailand: Soldiers, Devotees Kneel down as Buddha, Disciples relics begin journey from Karbi to Delhi <a href="https://t.co/pXW5yRrsBK">https://t.co/pXW5yRrsBK</a> <a href="https://t.co/GBH2YooSHF">pic.twitter.com/GBH2YooSHF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Devotees gather at Krabi Airport, Thailand eagerly awaiting a final glimpse of the holy relics of Buddha, disciples before their departure for India. <a href="https://t.co/OS6cFqIkhl">https://t.co/OS6cFqIkhl</a> <a href="https://t.co/AVuBSl8r5k">pic.twitter.com/AVuBSl8r5k</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Relics of Buddha and his disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, return to Delhi later today after a month-long exposition from Thailand. Four million devotees prayed to the relics in Thailand. <a href="https://t.co/RrY83bMCvV">pic.twitter.com/RrY83bMCvV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dramatic visuals from Thailand's Krabi as people break down, kneel as relics of Buddha begin departure back to India. <a href="https://t.co/ELvpTi0Awh">https://t.co/ELvpTi0Awh</a> <a href="https://t.co/L4OkdL8hUp">pic.twitter.com/L4OkdL8hUp</a></p>
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<p>Organised by India's Culture Ministry, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the journey spanned various cities of Thailand, starting from New Delhi on February 22 and culminating on March 19, 2024.</p>

<p>The inauguration of the prayers was marked by grandeur as His Majesty Vajiralongkorn, the King of Thailand, and his Queen performed the rituals at the central exhibition park of each city.</p>

<p>The relics arrived in Bangkok on February 22, accompanied by an official delegation led by Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Lord Buddha and his disciples' relics reach Thailand</strong></p>

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<p>Throughout the exposition, monks from India, along with academicians from various Indian universities, graced each location.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The historic journey not only strengthens the spiritual bond but also serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of Buddhism in Asia &amp; significance of India's soft power.<br />
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After a month-long journey in Thailand, the sacred relics of Buddha, along with those of his revered disciples Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, are set to return to India amid full state honours.

After a month-long journey in Thailand, the sacred relics of Buddha, along with those of his revered disciples Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, are set to return to India amid full state honours. Thailand's culture ministry reported that over four million devotees paid homage to the sacred relics sent from India. The return journey of the relics is accompanied by a delegation led by Tashi Gyalson, Chairman of LAHDC-Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, along with numerous monks representing both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Scheduled to arrive at Air Force Station Palam, Technical Area, later on Tuesday (Mar 19), the relics will be received by Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, in a ceremony befitting their sacred significance. Also Read: India strongly objects to Thai envoy's remarks at WTO meet in Abu Dhabi: Reports The recent exposition of the relics in Thailand garnered an overwhelming response, with scenes of winding queues of devotees waiting with offerings becoming a familiar sight in every city the procession visited. Thailand: Soldiers, Devotees Kneel down as Buddha, Disciples relics begin journey from Karbi to Delhi https://t.co/pXW5yRrsBK pic.twitter.com/GBH2YooSHF — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 19, 2024 × Devotees gather at Krabi Airport, Thailand eagerly awaiting a final glimpse of the holy relics of Buddha, disciples before their departure for India. https://t.co/OS6cFqIkhl pic.twitter.com/AVuBSl8r5k — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 19, 2024 × Relics of Buddha and his disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, return to Delhi later today after a month-long exposition from Thailand. Four million devotees prayed to the relics in Thailand. pic.twitter.com/RrY83bMCvV — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 19, 2024 × Dramatic visuals from Thailand's Krabi as people break down, kneel as relics of Buddha begin departure back to India. https://t.co/ELvpTi0Awh pic.twitter.com/L4OkdL8hUp — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 19, 2024 × Organised by India's Culture Ministry, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the journey spanned various cities of Thailand, starting from New Delhi on February 22 and culminating on March 19, 2024. The inauguration of the prayers was marked by grandeur as His Majesty Vajiralongkorn, the King of Thailand, and his Queen performed the rituals at the central exhibition park of each city. The relics arrived in Bangkok on February 22, accompanied by an official delegation led by Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar. Watch: Lord Buddha and his disciples' relics reach Thailand Throughout the exposition, monks from India, along with academicians from various Indian universities, graced each location. The historic journey not only strengthens the spiritual bond but also serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of Buddhism in Asia & significance of India's soft power.

Sacred Buddha relics to return to India from Thailand with full state honours

<p>Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi was laid to rest today evening as&nbsp;husband Boney&nbsp;Kapoor&nbsp;performed last rites at&nbsp;Vile Parle Crematorium amid a sea of mourners who rounded up at the entrance of the venue.</p>

<p>Bollywood stars Jeetendra and filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were spotted leaving after her cremation :</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Veteran actor Jeetendra and Filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra leave after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a>&#39;s cremation from at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai. <a href="https://t.co/29EsPQXdJf">pic.twitter.com/29EsPQXdJf</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a truck adorned with flowers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bollywood celebs arrived at the crematorium to witness Srivdei&#39;s last rites:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan arrives at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/aE7V4VopJR">pic.twitter.com/aE7V4VopJR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Prasoon Joshi, Randhir &amp; Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/AW5toTetVW">pic.twitter.com/AW5toTetVW</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="et">Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/A63lvpn0YV">pic.twitter.com/A63lvpn0YV</a></p>
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<p>The late actress has been given full state honours as her mortal remains are wrapped in tricolour amid the presence of family, relatives and colleagues from Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> Mumbai: Mortal remains of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. <a href="https://t.co/jhvC9pjLMp">pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were carried to&nbsp;Celebration Sports Club earlier in the morning today for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-funeral-cremation-last-rites-body-brought-to-celebration-sports-club-34289" target="_blank">fans and Bollywood colleagues&nbsp;to pay their respects</a>. She was shifted from her residence earlier in the morning&nbsp;to Sports&nbsp;Club&nbsp;at Lokhandwala, Mumbai.&nbsp;The body was kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi&#39;s family released a statement today that read, &quot;Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother.&quot;</p>

<p>Entire Bollywood gathered today to support the family in this emotional time. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/sridevi-funeral-bollywood-bids-goodbye-to-chandni-701" target="_blank">See pictures here.</a>&nbsp;</p>

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Sridevi's mortal remains reaches Vile Parle Crematorium.

Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi was laid to rest today evening as husband Boney Kapoor performed last rites at Vile Parle Crematorium amid a sea of mourners who rounded up at the entrance of the venue. Bollywood stars Jeetendra and filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were spotted leaving after her cremation : Veteran actor Jeetendra and Filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra leave after #Sridevi's cremation from at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/29EsPQXdJf — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a truck adorned with flowers. Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a carriage adorned with flowers. (ANI) × Sridevi (Twitter) × Bollywood celebs arrived at the crematorium to witness Srivdei's last rites: Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan arrives at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/aE7V4VopJR — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Prasoon Joshi, Randhir & Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/AW5toTetVW — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/A63lvpn0YV — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × The late actress has been given full state honours as her mortal remains are wrapped in tricolour amid the presence of family, relatives and colleagues from Bollywood. #WATCH Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi to be cremated with full state honours. (Twitter) × Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to Celebration Sports Club earlier in the morning today for fans and Bollywood colleagues to pay their respects. She was shifted from her residence earlier in the morning to Sports Club at Lokhandwala, Mumbai. The body was kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respects. Sridevi's family released a statement today that read, "Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother." Entire Bollywood gathered today to support the family in this emotional time. See pictures here.

Sridevi cremated with state honours as Boney Kapoor performs last rites

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