Jammu and Kashmir: LG's meeting with Kalmykia chief, discussion on cultural, spiritual relations between India and Russia

Moscow, October 18 (IANS). Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday held a meeting with the head of the Republic of Kalmykia of Russia, Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov. He is on a visit to the country to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exhibition. Sinha’s office published on Earlier in the day, the lieutenant governor offered prayers at the Buddhist monastery in Elista, known as Geden Shedup Choekorling Monastery. He said, ‘paid homage to the holy relics of Lord Buddha brought from India, enshrined in the main Buddhist monastery of Elista. It is known as Geden Shedup Choekorling Monastery. I pray to Lord Buddha to bless us all and strengthen the spiritual bond between people. Sinha is leading the Indian delegation on a week-long visit to Kalmykia. He expressed gratitude for this opportunity and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with this sacred responsibility. On his arrival in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, LG Sinha said he was looking forward to paying respects to the holy relics and speaking with the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia and Head of the Buddhists of Kalmykia, Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, as well as Shajin Lama, venerable monks and local devotees. Kashmir is known for its Buddhist historical sites, including the Harwan Buddhist site. The fourth Buddhist conference was held in Harwan. Kashmir has several important Buddhist sites, including ancient ruins such as Harwan and Ushkur. These were centers of learning and important for the spread of Buddhism. –IANS ASH/SCH Share this story Tags