Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha

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India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka. 

About Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha

• The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site, located near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat.
• It was first explored in 1957 by eminent archaeologist Prof. S. N. Chowdhry,

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Major Findings of Excavations

• The excavations revealed important Buddhist structures and relics that stand testimony to the flourishing of Buddhism in western India.
  • Relic casket: The relic casket found within Devnimori Stupa at a height of 24 feet from the base, made out of green schist.
    • It is inscribed in Brahmi Script and Sanskrit language, it reads. “dashabala sharira nilay” – the abode of the Buddha’s bodily relic.
    • It holds a copper box having organic matter with holy ashes, with silk cloth and beads.
  • Copper box: The copper box had a flat top and base with a slipon lid fitting onto a rim ledge, and contained silk cloth, a gold coated silver-copper bottle, organic material with holy ashes, and black clay used as covering.
    • The small amphora-like gold coated bottle had a sagger base, cylindrical body, and a narrow neck with a screw-type lid.
  • Desiccator: The desiccator now houses the Holy Relics. It is sealed in an air-tight glass to prevent further deterioration of the object inside.

Source: PIB