This week on Wings, we bring to you the story of the journey of the sacred Buddha relics from Delhi to Bhutan, and how the local traditions of Ladakh find recognition through G tags. We also bring you some interesting stories about the Orient Express craze that swept through Europe. Italy is reviving the romance of rail with the luxurious train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, whereas in Paris, the iconic Orient. Express is making headlines as the star of a new exhibition celebrating 100 years of art deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.


Sacred relics to Bhutan, GI tags of Ladakh, Orient Express in Europe 

Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Bhutan from India , welcomed with prayers by Bhutan’s senior monks and Queen Mother, in a ceremony steeped in reverence and timed for the Global Peace Prayer Festival & the birthday of the country’s fourth king. The Piprahwa relics, excavated in 1898 from an ancient stupa in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, landed in Paro on Saturday.


Bhutan: Buddhist monks & dignitaries hail presence of Buddha relics 

Bhutan: Over 50,000 Buddhist monks from across the world visit peace fest

Bhutan Hosts Global Peace Prayer Festival, Indian PM To Visit Thimphu on Nov 11

WION on the ground: India sends sacred Piprahwa relics of Gautam Buddha to Bhutan

Buddha Relics Reach Bhutan Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit and Peace Festival 

China building villages in disputed areas on Bhutan border, Thimphu downplays row: Report

Spiritualism is the strength of our bilateral relations: PM Narendra Modi tells students in Bhutan

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