Hanoi: Shakyamuni Buddha’s Sacred Sarira, a national treasure of India, has been brought to and enshrined at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025. The sacred relic arrived on the afternoon of May 13, marking a significant cultural and spiritual event for the city and its visitors.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the evening of May 13 witnessed a procession ceremony for the relic around Hoan Kiem Lake. This event drew attention from many attendees, contributing to the Vesak 2025 celebrations. The relics are available for public worship and veneration at the pagoda from 6 am to 9 pm, from May 14 to May 16.
Following this period, the relics will be transferred to Tam Chuc Pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 17 to May 21. After that, they will be returned to India, concluding their journey. The presence of these relics in Hanoi highlights the cultural exchange and spiritual connectivity between Vietnam and India.