The Buddha Relic Stupa was built by Lichhavis as a mud-stupa in the 5th century BC.
The Buddha Relic Stupa was built by Lichhavis as a mud-stupa in the 5th century BC. The stupa was later discovered in an archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of Patna-based Jayaswal Research Institute during 1958-1962. The relic casket excavated from the core of the stupa contained the holy ashes of Lord Buddha mixed with earth, a piece of conch, pieces of beads, a thin golden leaf and a copper punch-marked coin. The casket was brought to Patna Museum in 1972.
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Location: Vaishali, Bihar, India.
Photo credit: © Rajesh Avhad / Alamy / Afripics
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