HM Amit Shah to offer prayers at Buddha relics in Leh on Buddha Purnima
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will join devotees on Friday to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.
He arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday on a two-day visit.
Union Minister Shah earlier said in a post on X: "Tomorrow will be a historic day for Ladakh, when, on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be available for the people of Ladakh to pay their respects."
"I consider myself fortunate that I, too, will have the rare opportunity tomorrow to have darshan of these holy relics."
"In order that these sacred relics may be easily accessible for darshan by the people of Ladakh over the next two weeks, I held a meeting today with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and the concerned officials in this regard."
He was welcomed on arrival by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, senior government officials, elected representatives, and local residents, many of whom were dressed in traditional attire.
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