New Delhi, May 13 -- On the sacred occasion of Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, the National Museum in New Delhi commemorated the day with the veneration of the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, an event steeped in devotion, culture, and artistic expression.

The ceremonial floral offerings were led by Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju.

Kiren Rijiju, on behalf of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, conveyed greetings to the global Buddhist community and emphasized the relevance of Buddha's teachings of compassion and harmony in today's world. He expressed deep satisfaction at witnessing such wide participation and reverence for t...