Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to Delhi on Monday after concluding his three-day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.
He was leading the delegation to bring back the relics of Buddha to India following their exposition in Elista, the Capital city of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.
The Lieutenant Governor posted on X, “Relics of Buddha are back home after a week-long exposition at Kalmykia, Russia. The exposition underscored our commitment to foster mutual understanding, build trust and cooperation and create lasting connections through shared spiritual experiences.”
“Exposition of relics has deepened spiritual connect and mindfulness will always serve as a source of peace, ideals and inspiration for future generations. Relics are back home but Buddha's enduring presence in Kalmykia will continue to guide seekers for their own awakening,” he said.
The Indian delegation led by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia on Sunday with the relics of Buddha.
The relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to Kalmykia for a week-long exposition from 11th-18th October 2025.
The exposition aimed to strengthen people-to-people ties and celebrate shared Buddhist heritage was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
During a ceremony at the Central Temple also known as “the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”, the Lieutenant Governor addressed revered monks and devotees and observed that the relics will return to India but Buddha's enduring presence in Kalmykia will continue to guide the seekers for their own awakening.