India, Oct. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In an event of profound spiritual and cultural significance, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha were formally enshrined in Kalmykia, marking the first-ever exposition of these sacred artifacts in the Russian Republic. Second day of the week-long event, from October 11-18, 2025, was graced with the opening of three unique exhibitions by Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, and H.E. Mr. Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.

The exposition, organized by the BTI Section of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi...