International Buddhist Confederation

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

The Indian Embassy in Mongolia hosted a welcome dinner for the Indian delegation led by Hon'ble Governor of Assam Shri
Laxman Acharya on the sidelines of the Holy Relics Exposition of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallanna to .

Members of the delegation including Shri Samar Nanda, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India; Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism, Culture, Home and Religious Trusts & Endowments, Government of Madhya Pradesh were felicitated and souvenirs exchanged between the Embassy of India in Mongolia, the International Buddhist Confederation, and the accompanying team of the Indian Air Force during the dinner.


Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India
Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India
Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Assam

01/06/2026

At the Holy Relics Exposition of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana in Ulaanbaatar, two unique exhibitions on 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚- 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬 at the Gandan Monastery, Ulaanbaatar .
The exhibition was inaugurated by Ven. D. Javzandorj, Khamba Nomun Khan, Khambo Lama of Gandan Thegchenling Monastery, Mongolia; Hon'ble Governor of Assam Shri Laxman Acharya; Former President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar and the Mongolian Minister of Education, Enkhamgalan Luvsantseren and the Indian Ambassador to Mongolia, H.E. Shri. Atul Malhari Gotsurve.


Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India
Mongolian National Broadcaster

31/05/2026

On the arrival of the Holy Relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Buddha in Ulaanbaatar, , the Indian delegation led by Hon'ble Governor of Assam, Shri Laxman Acharya, flanked by DG IBC, Shri Abhijit Halder, the Indian Ambassador to Mongolia, Shri H.E. Mr. Atul Malhari Gotsurve, and members of the Indian delegation in conversation with the Ven. D. Javzandorj, Khamba Nomun Khan , Khambo Lama of Gandan Thegchenling Monastery, Mongolia; Former President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar; The Minister of Education, Enkhamgalan Luvsantseren, and others.


Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India
Монгол Улсын Гадаад Харилцааны Яам Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
Mongolian National Broadcaster

31/05/2026

With deep reverence and piety, the Holy Relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Buddha departed for a 10 day long public exposition to the Ganden Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, - 01 to 10 June 2026, conveyed by a special Indian Air Force flight from the Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi.

The special flight carrying the Holy Relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana arrived at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 30 May 2026. The exposition will be inaugurated for public veneration at the Ganden Monastery, Ulaanbaatar from 01 to 10 June 2026.



Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India

28/05/2026

An exposition of the Holy Relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha—Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana— is being organised in from 1 to 10 June 2026 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India the International Buddhist Confederation, and the National Museum, New Delhi New Delhi.

Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana were the two chief disciples of the Buddha. Among the countless disciples of the Buddha, none showed greater wisdom and spiritual mastery than Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana. Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana were born on the same day in adjacent villages in the Magadha region, near present day Nalanda. Arahant Sariputta was born in Upatissa village and Arahant Mahamoggallana in Kolita village.


Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi, India
Prahlad Singh Patel

01/05/2026

IBC extends its heartfelt greetings to all followers of the Dhamma on the sacred occasion of

In association with the Ministry of Culture and the Union Territory of Ladakh, Team IBC is honoured to join the joyous 2569th Vesak celebrations. This year holds special spiritual significance as the 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 journey to the serene Himalayan region of Ladakh, bringing blessings, inspiration, and a renewed connection to the timeless teachings of compassion, wisdom, and peace.


Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ladakh Tourism

29/04/2026

The Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha has travelled to the Himalayas to bless devotees.
Landing at the Kushak Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh earlier today, the relics were received with fanfare, pomp and grandeur by the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration conveyed with the support of the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, National Museum, New Delhi and the IBC.

📍The Holy Relics will be on display from 01 to 15 May 2026 at Leh and Zanskar.

Ladakh Tourism

29/04/2026

The sacred Piprahwa Relics of the Tathagata Buddha, embarked on a deeply symbolic and spiritually significant journey from Air Force Station Palam to the serene Himalayan region of Ladakh. This 15-day Relic Exposition, to be held from 01 to 15 May 2026, is expected to bring the sacred presence of the Buddha’s Relics to the high-altitude landscapes of Leh and the remote, spiritually rich valleys of Zanskar.

The exposition is being facilitated by the Ministry of Culture, the Ladakh Administration, and the International Buddhist Confederation, among other key stakeholders, ensuring its seamless organization and widespread participation.

This sacred sojourn stood as a testament to the timeless relevance of the Buddha’s message of compassion, peace, and wisdom, resonating powerfully amidst the tranquil yet majestic landscapes of Ladakh.



Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ladakh Tourism