New Delhi, May 28 -- Shakil Siddiqui, Editor-in-Chief at Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, Sanchi center on Thursday said that the sacred relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana, have been temporarily taken out for display at the National Museum in New Delhi.

Speaking to the reporters, Siddiqui elaborated on the history of the revered disciples. He noted that both of them were born on the same day and had no desire for the materialistic world. They left their home and were taken by Gautam Buddha, who later declared them as his chief disciples after seeing their capabilities.

"Sariputta was known as the Marshal of Dharma, as he had all the knowledge regarding Dharma, whereas Maha Moggallana po...