TNPSC Thervupettagam

Exhibition - Batsagaan Temple

July 7 , 2022 849 days 560 0
  • In honour of Mongolian Buddha Purnima, the12-day exhibition at the Batsagaan Temple was held on the grounds of Gandan Monastery, Mongolia.
  • The four holy relics of Lord Buddha came back to India after being displayed for 12 days at the exhibition.
  • The Union minister Arjun Meghwal received the holy relics at Ghaziabad.
  • The duration of display of the relics had to be extended by a few days on popular demand from Mongolian people.
  • The relics are known as the ‘Kapilvastu Relics’.
  • They are from a site in Bihar, which was first discovered in 1898.
  • It is believed to be the ancient city of Kapilvastu.
  • They were accorded the status of a state guest.

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