Srinagar, Oct 17 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has reached Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, as part of his visit to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor, as per news agency JKNS, stated, “Landed in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia. Looking forward to paying my obeisance to 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 signifies a moment of spiritual and cultural importance, strengthening India’s ties with Russia through the shared reverence for Buddhist heritage. (JKNS)
