Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha return to India after historic exhibition in Sri Lanka.

New Delhi, February 11, 2026: The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha were brought back to India on Wednesday after a historic week-long public exhibition in Sri Lanka, marking a significant spiritual and cultural milestone in India-Sri Lanka relations.

Devnimori relics were displayed for seven days at the renowned Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo:

The Devnimori relics were displayed for seven days at the renowned Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where over one million devotees from across Sri Lanka participated in public darshan.

 The exhibition witnessed an overwhelming response from Buddhist followers and spiritual seekers, underlining the deep-rooted Buddhist connections between the two nations.

A high-level Indian delegation led by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, along with senior Buddhist monks and officials, accompanied the relics back to India.

 A formal departure ceremony was held at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo in the presence of Sri Lankan ministers and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.

During the exhibition, several senior Sri Lankan leaders, including the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, former Presidents, and other dignitaries, visited the Gangaramaya Temple to pay homage to the relics. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Government of Sri Lanka expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India doe facilitating the historic spiritual event.

Representing India at the inauguration were Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

As part of the larger cultural outreach, a special exhibition titled “Unveiling the Sacred Piprahwa” and Sacred Relics and Cultural Linkages of Contemporary India” was also organized.

 This exhibition highlighted the shared Buddhist heritage, archaeological discoveries, and enduring civilizational ties between India and Sri Lanka.

The Devnimori relics were sent abroad for the first time:

The Devnimori relics were sent abroad for the first time for an international exhibition following an announcement made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025.

The initiative further reinforced India’s role as a custodian of global Buddhist heritage and its commitment to strengthening people-to-people and cultural relations with Sri Lanka.

The return of the sacred Devnimori relics marks the conclusion of a historic and emotionally significant chapter in the shared Buddhist legacy of India and Sri Lanka, celebrated with reverence, respect, and spiritual unity.

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EOM.