New Delhi, Jan 3, 2026 (AFP) - India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad

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2026-01-03

Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal. The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha at a stupa site in northern India, were formally displayed at an exhibition in New Delhi. "This historic event marks the reunification of the Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha, repatriat......

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