New Delhi, May 31 -- In a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy and civilisational outreach, India today transported the sacred relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, to Mongolia aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 'Gajraj' aircraft for a special public exposition scheduled to begin on Buddha Purnima.
The revered relics, preserved at the historic Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh, arrived in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar accompanied by a high-level Indian delegation. They will be displayed at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery from May 31 to June 10, allowing devotees and visitors to pay homage to two of Buddhism's most venerated figures.
Describing the mission as more than a routine airlift op...