“Spiritual bridge”: PM Modi on Lord Buddha’s impact over deep-rooted relationship between India, Thailand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the strong spiritual bond between India and Thailand as nearly a million devotees gathered in Bangkok from February 23 to March 3 to honor the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples.

“The ideals of Lord Buddha serve as a spiritual bridge between India and Thailand, fostering a deep-rooted connection. I am glad the devotees had a spiritually rich experience,” PM Modi wrote on X in response to a tweet from the Embassy of India, Bangkok.

According to a tweet from the Indian Embassy, “Almost a million devotees in Thailand paid obeisance to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana in Bangkok from February 23 onwards till March 3.”

PM Modi acknowledged the spiritual significance of the devotees’ experience and encouraged them to continue their reverence at upcoming locations. This act of devotion highlights the enduring spiritual ties between India and Thailand.

In his tweet, PM Modi also urged devotees to continue their spiritual journey by paying respects at upcoming locations where the relics will be enshrined. Specifically mentioning Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, and Krabi, Modi emphasized the lasting spiritual bond shared by India and Thailand.

As the relics travel and are enshrined in various locations, the joint act of reverence by Indian and Thai devotees underscores the shared cultural and spiritual heritage that unites the two nations in mutual respect and devotion.