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The relics are over a century old and were originally discovered at the Piprahwa archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh.

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The exhibition includes information about the relics’ discovery, their historical importance, and their return to India.

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The event coincides with Lhabab Duchen, a Buddhist festival marking Buddha’s descent from heaven.

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After the tour of three Buddhist centers, the relics will be returned to the National Museum in New Delhi on November 21.

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Summary

The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture and local authorities, will remain in Tawang from November 1 to 7 before moving to Bomdila and Namsai.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the event as a celebration of India’s Buddhist heritage and a chance to promote peace, compassion and non‑violence.

An accompanying conference on Buddhism in the Himalayan region will be held on November 2 at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
relics
ancient sacred objects associated with a religious figure
monastery
a religious community’s residence where monks live and practice
exhibition
a public presentation of items for educational purposes
heritage
the cultural and historical legacy passed down through generations
archaeological
pertaining to the study of human history through material remains
repatriation
the act of returning cultural property to its country of origin
confederation
an alliance of multiple organizations working toward a common goal
compassion
deep awareness of another’s suffering coupled with a desire to help
non‑violence
the principle of not using physical force to cause harm
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