Thousands pay homage to rare Buddhist relic at Lalitgiri in Odisha

A 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic, usually under strict protection at the ASI Lalitgiri Museum, was briefly displayed for public homage during the 2nd Guru Padmasambhava ceremony. This rare event, organized by ASI in collaboration with tourism and culture departments, highlighted Odisha's rich Buddhist heritage and Lalitgiri's significance as an ancient Buddhist center.