Assam Governor leads an Indian delegation carrying Holy Relics of Lord Buddha’s close Disciples to Mongolia
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya is leading an Indian delegation accompanying the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha’s two principal disciples namely Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana to Mongolia for a sacred exposition, which is organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The revered relics, preserved at the Sanchi Vihar Chaitya of Madhya Pradesh are being taken to Mongolia and will be kept there till June 9, 2026, in a landmark spiritual and cultural sojourn aimed at further deepening the centuries old civilisational ties between India and Mongolia.
The Holy Relics, originating from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi Stupa, hold immense spiritual significance for Buddhists across the world. The initiative has been undertaken at the special instance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as part of India’s continued efforts to strengthen its enduring cultural and spiritual connections with Mongolia, often regarded as India’s spiritual neighbour in the larger Buddhist world.
The Governor of Assam will depart on May 30, 2026, leading a delegation carrying the sacred relics with full ceremonial honours.
During the exposition in Mongolia, devotees, monks, scholars and spiritual followers from across the country are expected to pay homage to the Holy Relics. The exposition is being viewed as a historic spiritual occasion and a symbol of the deep-rooted friendship and shared Buddhist heritage between the two nations.
Governor Shri Acharya will return to India on June 3, 2026.