Saman Deviyo, who was present, appealed to the Buddha to leave behind a memento which he could venerate after the Buddha departed. The Buddha obliged by giving a few locks of hair (Kesa Dhatu) which ...

Stampede feared as millions flock to see rarely displayed Buddha relic in Sri Lanka. Sacred relic is on public display for first time in 16 years. Maroosha Muzaffar. Friday 25 April 2025 12:40 BST.

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Buddhist temples across Sri Lanka on Sunday to offer prayers for Vesak Day, a festival that marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Kelaniya ...

COLOMBO: The rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha has been concluded in Sri Lanka's central town of Kandy, according to an official statemen ...

COLOMBO -Buddhists flocking to see a sacred tooth in Sri Lanka were urged by the authorities to stay away on April 24 after four people died and hundreds fell sick while in lengthy queues.

Lord Buddha's sacred Kapilawasthu relics, currently located in Sri Lanka, will be presented to the Dalai Lama on Thursday. These relics, known for their historical and spiritual significance, have ...