Moscow, Oct. 20 -- Nearly 1 lakh devotees and visitors from Kalmykia and neighbouring provinces of Russia attended the weeklong exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the Golden Temple of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista, Kalmykia, according to the Embassy of India in Russia.

In a post on X on Monday, the embassy stated that the sacred relics, brought from India, were accompanied by venerated Indian monks and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.

The delegation was later given an emotional and heartfelt send-off by the people of Kalmykia, led by the Head of the Republic, Batu Sergeyeivich Khasikov, and the Chief Priest, Shajin Lama.

"Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha and venerated Indian ...