Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism

A recent exhibition at the National Museum showcased photographs from a 26-day exposition in Thailand, capturing the profound reverence Thai people hold for Lord Buddha. The event, inaugurated by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Thailand's Maris Sangiampongsa, highlighted the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand.

At the National Museum, a new exhibition showcases the emotional reverence the Thai people have for Lord Buddha, as captured during a recent 26-day exposition of his holy relics in Thailand.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Sangiampongsa, inaugurated the exhibition titled 'Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism'. Over four million devotees attended the exposition held across four different sites in Thailand from February 23 to March 18.

The event featured elaborate ceremonial processions and chanting ceremonies, and saw an overwhelming response from devotees, reaffirming the cultural ties between India and Thailand. The royal family of Thailand also paid obeisance to the relics. After the exposition, the holy relics were escorted back to India, concluding a spiritually enriching event.