‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha
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Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stones
The Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha's remains, two months after it halted their auction in Hong Kong.
In a post on X, the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the return of the Piprahwa gems after 127 years was a joyous day for our cultural heritage".
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