Thousands of people braved the sun to carry Buddha's relics to Bai Dinh Pagoda

(NLDO)- At noon on May 21, the Buddha's relics were brought from Tam Chuc Pagoda to be enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh). Thousands of Buddhists braved the sun to wait to pay their respects.

After 5 days (from May 17 to May 21) of enshrining at Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ba Sao Ward, Kim Bang Town, Ha Nam Province), the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni - the national treasure of India - were brought to Bai Dinh Pagoda (Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province) for enshrining at noon today, May 21, so that people and Buddhists can worship and pay homage.

The relics of Buddha Shakyamuni were carried from Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam) to Bai Dinh Pagoda by car this morning, May 21.

According to records, at around 11am, the Buddha's relics were carried out of Tam Chuc Pagoda to Bai Dinh Pagoda. At around 1pm, the relics arrived at Bai Dinh Pagoda for enshrinement.

Despite the very hot and humid weather, thousands of people, tourists and Buddhists came to Bai Dinh Pagoda very early, standing in the sun to pay their respects to the Buddha's relics.

Image of Buddha's relics leaving Tam Chuc Pagoda to be enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda on May 21:

Relics of Buddha Shakyamuni leaving Tam Chuc Pagoda

Relics of Buddha Shakyamuni leaving Tam Chuc Pagoda

Carrying Buddha's relics to the car

Bai Dinh Pagoda prepares to welcome Buddha's relics

People, tourists, and Buddhists lined up at Bai Dinh Pagoda to welcome Buddha's relics.

People, tourists, and Buddhists lined up at Bai Dinh Pagoda to welcome Buddha's relics.

Buddhists line up to welcome Buddha's relics at Bai Dinh Pagoda

Foreign tourists also participate

Buddha's relics are being carried from a car into Bai Dinh pagoda for enshrinement.

Thousands of Buddhists join the procession of Buddha's relics

Thousands of Buddhists join the procession of Buddha's relics

Buddha's relics were enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda at noon today, May 21.

Ninh Binh province leaders participated in the procession and enshrinement of Buddha's relics at Bai Dinh Pagoda. As planned, Buddha's relics will be enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda from May 21 to noon on May 22.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hang-ngan-nguoi-doi-nang-cung-ruoc-xa-loi-duc-phat-ve-chua-bai-dinh-196250521131100583.htm