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Unprecedented turnout in Russia as Buddha Relics from India draw over 50,000 devotees in Kalmykia

Moscow/New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) In a powerful display of spiritual devotion and shared cultural heritage, the exposition of Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from India has drawn an unprecedented response in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.
More than 50,000 devotees have paid their reverent homage to the relics, enshrined at the iconic Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, popularly known as the "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha," an official spokesman said today.
The sacred relics, recognized as National Treasure of India, were brought to the capital city of Elista by a high-level delegation led by Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Several senior Indian monks were also present.
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