Lucknow, Nov. 1 -- The sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be put on public display for veneration at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar in Sarnath from November 3 to 5, marking one of the year's most significant spiritual gatherings. The event coincides with the 94th anniversary of the historic Vihar, located at the very site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Dharmachakra Pravartana. Organised by the Maha Bodhi Society of India, Sarnath Centre, in collaboration with the Venerable Vietnamese Sangha and devotees from Hanoi, the three-day exposition will feature ceremonial unveiling of the relics kept beneath the golden Buddha statue inside the shrine. The event is expected to draw monks and pilgrims from across India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Nepal, Japan, and other countries. "In 2016, Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh recorded around 28 lakh visitors. By 2024, the number had surged to over 84 lakh. In the first half of 2025 alone, Sarnath attracted close to 5 lakh visitors," said principal secretary, tourism and culture, Amrit Abhijat.htc...