Thai Devotees Pay Respects To Buddhist Holy Relics Brought In Chiang Mai From India

Thousands of Thai devotees paid respect to the Buddhist Holy Relics that were brought to Thailand's Chiang Mai from India on February 23. Image Source: X/@DrSJaishankar

The holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mogallana, were ferried from India to Thailand and were enshrined on Friday for public veneration at the specially built mandapam at Sanam Luang pavilion in Bangkok.Image Source: X/@DrSJaishankar

The Sacred relics were received by the Governor of Chiang Mai along with Consul of India and other dignitaries. Image Source: X/@DrSJaishankar

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar handed over the Lord Buddha relics to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while those of Arahants Sariputra and Maha Maudgalayana were handed over by Union Minister Virendra Kumar to Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin and Thai Culture Minister. X/@DrSJaishankar

The relics, that are revered by Buddhists around the world were flown to Thailand in a special Indian Air Force plane on Thursday. Image Source: ANI