Lieutenant Governor hands over exhibitions belonging to Buddhist union & national museum in Russia

Srinagar, Oct 18: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the exhibitions belonging to International Buddhist Confederation and the National Museum to the Kalmyk Museum at Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.

The Lieutenant Governor said it will ensure that the Lord Buddha’s importance and relevance, and also visit of holy relics to Kalmykia is remembered by the people of this beautiful land.

“History, tradition, culture and spiritual wisdom shape identity and transmit ethical values across generations and drive sustainable development. Preservation and education of heritage is essential and I am truly delighted to see this museum is a small Kalmykia in itself under one roof,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited the National Library at Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. The library is named after Amur-Sanan, a prominent Kalmyk writer and public figure. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor donated several books to the library which he had collected on Buddhism.