Vaishali (Bihar) [India], July 28 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali will be inaugurated on July 29.

He said the event will be attended by Buddhist monks and followers from around 15 countries, which will be a proud moment for the state.

In a post on X, Nitish Kumar wrote, 'It is a matter of great pleasure to announce that the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali is set to be inaugurated on July 29, 2025. Buddhist followers and monks from around 15 countries worldwide are coming to Bihar for this inauguration ceremony. This will be a moment of pride for all of us in Bihar. I have continuously overseen the construction work of the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa to ensure that the construction is completed in a distinguished manner as quickly as possible.'

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The new Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali has been constructed on 72 acres, with pink stones from Rajasthan.

CM Kumar stated that the relics, believed to be the most authentic, were discovered at Vaishali's Mud Stupa and are also mentioned in the writings of the Chinese traveller Xuanzang.

'This magnificent stupa has been constructed on 72 acres of land using pink stones from Rajasthan. The complex has been designed with an environmental perspective to provide a pleasant experience for visiting tourists. On the first floor of the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa, the sacred relic casket of Lord Buddha has been installed, which will be the main focal point of the memorial. The relics of Lord Buddha were obtained from six places, among which the relics found at Vaishali's Mud Stupa are considered the most authentic, as mentioned by the Chinese traveller Xuanzang in his book,' the post reads.

Calling Vaishali a land of rich history and women's empowerment, the chief minister said the new Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa will highlight the state's cultural and Buddhist legacy.

CM Kumar further stated that the stupa will put Vaishali on the global Buddhist map, which would boost tourism, culture, and job opportunities in the region.

'Vaishali is a historical and mythological land that gave the world its first republic. It has also been a land of women's empowerment. For the first time, women were included in the Buddhist Sangha here. This stupa is a grand symbol of Bihar's cultural heritage and global Buddhist legacy. The Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa will not only establish Vaishali prominently on the global Buddhist map but will also provide a new direction to tourism, culture, and employment,' the post further reads. (ANI)