‘Joyous day for heritage’: PM Modi hails return of Buddha’s Piprahwa relics; back in country after 127-years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years. Discovered in 1898, the relics were taken abroad during the colonial period. The government intervened after the relics appeared in an international auction, emphasizing India’s dedication to preserving its cultural heritage and its deep connection to Buddhism.