New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday called it a "profound moment" in reconnecting India with its "timeless Buddhist heritage".

In a post on X, Kiren Rijju wrote,"Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji will inaugurate "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One", the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, on 3rd January, 2026 at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. Discovered in 1898, these relics are among the earliest & most historically significant deposits directly connected to Bhagwan Buddha & are closely linked to ancient ...