Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, Friday announced his arrival in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, as part of his official visit to bring back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha following a week-long exposition.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor, wrote, “Landed in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia. Looking forward to paying my obeisance to the holy relics of Lord Buddha and interaction with Mr. Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of Republic of Kalmykia, Head of the Buddhists of Kalmykia, Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, venerable monks and local devotees.”
The visit marks an important cultural and spiritual engagement between India and Russia, highlighting the shared Buddhist heritage and strengthening cultural diplomacy through the return of sacred relics.
