Piprahwa relics exposition opens in Delhi
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What happened
- The PM inaugurated “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi [PIB].
- It brings together the Piprahwa relics, relic gems and reliquaries of the Buddha, including those recently repatriated, for the first time in over a century [PIB].
Background
- The PM said the relics had returned “after a wait of 127 years” [PIB].
Why it matters
- Repatriation of heritage is now a steady theme; link this to the July 2025 return of the relics.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-01-03): the PM inaugurated "The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One" at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
- Repatriation of heritage is now a steady theme; link this to the July 2025 return of the relics.
Quotable data pointThe PM inaugurated "The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One" at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
PIB: Piprahwa relics exposition, 3 Jan 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Piprahwa.
Practice MCQs
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The Piprahwa relics are associated with
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Piprahwa relics exposition, 3 Jan 2026
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