First time in Thai history. The government organized a ceremony to invite the relics of the Buddha and the Arahants of Sariputra and Moggallana. from the republic of india Honoring His Majesty the King to be temporarily enshrined Between 23 February - 3 March 2024 at the Sanam Luang Ceremony and 3 regions of Thailand. Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture and Indian Ambassador In Thailand, Mr. Supachai Weerapuchong, Secretary-General of the Bodhikayavichalai Institute 980, together with Mrs. Yupa Thawiwatthanakijabworn Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Mr. Phanombut Chandrachote, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department and Mr. Chaiphon Sukhaiam, Director-General of the Department of Religious Affairs. Attended a press conference at the National Art Gallery. Ministry of Culture Participated in the press conference of the invitation ceremony The relics of the Lord Buddha and the Arahants of Sariputta and Moggallana from the republic of india Temporarily enshrined in Thailand To honor His Majesty the King On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, 28 July 2024, between 22 February and 19 March 2024 at the Sanam Luang Ceremony. Bangkok Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani and Krabi provinces are the first time in Thai history that religious people from Thailand and neighboring countries will join in paying homage to the Buddha's relics. and the Arahant relics of Sariputta and Moggallana which is the original body discovered in an ancient stupa Kapilavastu City and Sanchi city from the republic of india The government therefore invites religious people to join in the invitation procession to be temporarily enshrined at Sanam Luang Ceremony on February 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Ministry of Culture has organized a grand and spectacular invitation procession, and at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Se Prime Minister Rastha Thavisin will preside over the opening ceremony. After that, it is open for the public to worship. From February 24 - March 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. i n the region. Invited to be enshrined in the regions in 3 provinces for people to worship in the northern region between 5 - 8 March 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hor Kham Luang, Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai Province, Northeastern Region. Between 10 - 13 March 2024 time 09.00 - 20.00 hrs. at Mahawanaram Temple, Ubon Ratchathani Province and the southern region between 15 - 18 March 2024 time 09.00 - 20.00 hrs. at Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol, Krabi Province. The visit of Holy relics this time It is not often taken out of the country. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has agreed to send the Buddha's relics to Thailand. Taking into account the highest importance in celebrating His Majesty's birthday. His Majesty the King and for the close relations between the two countries. Source: Thai News Agency