Overview
- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reached Elista and paid obeisance to the sacred relics at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery.
- He is leading the Indian delegation tasked with accompanying the relics back to India, with the return scheduled for October 19 as per official reports.
- The relics, recognised as a National Treasure of India, were enshrined at the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha from October 11 during a week-long exposition.
- Officials reported heavy public turnout to venerate the relics, though attendance figures varied across outlets.
- The exposition was organised by India’s Ministry of Culture with the IBC, the National Museum and IGNCA, in coordination with Kalmykia’s leadership and senior Buddhist clergy.