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Context
The Government of India has sent the sacred relics of two chief disciples of Gautama Buddha—Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana—for an international exhibition in Mongolia. The initiative reflects India's cultural diplomacy and its efforts to strengthen spiritual and civilizational ties with Buddhist countries, particularly Mongolia.
Historical Background
The relics are associated with Sariputra and Mahamoggallana, regarded as the foremost disciples of Buddha. After Buddha's Mahaparinirvana, their relics were originally enshrined in stupas and later preserved by Ashoka in Stupa No. 3 at Sanchi Stupa.
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India sends sacred Buddhist relics of Sariputra and Mahamoggallana to Mongolia. Explore how Sanchi Stupa's relics strengthen India-Mongolia ties and cultural diplomacy.
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