The Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha: A Historic International Exposition in Sri Lanka (2026)

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The Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha: A Historic International Exposition in Sri Lanka (2026)   Introduction:  A Sacred Journey Across Borders In February 2026, a profound moment in global Buddhist heritage unfolded as the Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha embarked on their maiden international exposition. Transported from Vadodara, Gujarat, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, these sacred relics symbolize India's role as the birthplace of Buddhism and its commitment to sharing this ancient spiritual legacy with the world. The exposition, held at the iconic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo from February 4 to 10, 2026 (with public veneration starting February 5), marks a significant step in cultural diplomacy. It follows the vision shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2025 visit to Sri Lanka, strengthening centuries-old ties between the two nations. The relics returned to India on February 11, 2026, after drawing thousands of devotees, scholars, and pilgrims. This event...
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Nalanda: an oldest Buddhist university

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The establishment of ancient  nalanda as an undisputed seat of learning was a historical consequences of its context. Ancient magadha was characterized by an intellectual ferment unlike any know to humanity.
Historical sources indicat that the university had a long and illustrations life which lasted almost continually for 800 years from the fifth to twelfth century CE. It was a completely residential university believed to have 2000 teachers and 10000 students.Nalanda was initially a prosperous village by a major trade route that ran through the nearby city of rajagriha which was then the capital of magadha.
Nalanda was an ancient Mahavira, a large number of Buddhist monetary in this Mahavira. Nalanda is located in bihar, bihar Sharif it was an important learning center in ancient time.
Nalanda flourished under the patronage of Gupta empire in 5th and 6th century. 
At its peak the school attracts scholars and students from near and far, with some travelling from tibet, China, Korea and central Asia. From Indonesian shailendra dynasty also built a monetary in nalanda complex .
Many pilgrim monk such as xuanzang and yijin  come from China in 7th century. Many students at nalanda studied mahayan, as well as the text of the eighteen sects of Buddhism. Jain thirthankara, Mahavira spent 14 rainy seasons at nalanda .
A statue of Gautama buddha at nalanda -----
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After its decline, nalanda was largely forgotten until Francis Buchanan Hamilton surveyed the site in 1811- 1812. The remained of nalanda today extended some 1600 feet north to south and around 800 feet east to west. Excavations have revealed eleven monasteries and six major brick temple arranged ordered layout.
 Nalanda was destroyed thrice. 
Nalanda was destroyed by an army of mamluk dynasty of the Delhi sultanate under bakhtiyar khilji.
 On 25 November 2010 the Indian government,through an act of Indian Parliament resurrected the ancient university through the nalanda university bill and subsequently a new nalanda university was establishment. 

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