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Exhibition of Piprahwa relics in Delhi planned

The Morning Standard

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September 25, 2025

HERITAGE enthusiasts and devout from across the globe will soon have a unique opportunity to witness rare relics of Lord Buddha, including the sacred Piprahwa remains, which have returned to India after decades.

- PARVEZ SULTAN @New Delhi

This is arguably for the first time this historical treasure will be made available for public viewing.

The ministry of culture has planned a special exposition where these relics will be displayed alongside others currently preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi.

The Piprahwa relics comprising bone fragments and various artefacts such as caskets, gemstones, and gold ornaments discovered in 1898 at Piprahwa village in Uttar Pradesh. A part of the Piprahwa collection, taken out of the country about a century ago, had recently surfaced at an auction in Singapore. The ministry intervened swiftly to halt the bidding, and following diplomatic efforts, the holy remains were successfully brought back to India.

The exhibition will be placed in 11th century fort complex; Qila Rai Pithora, constructed in

Holy remains recently brought back to India

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