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Dec. 04, 1952 - Buddhist Relics Enned: A recent gathering of Buddhists at Sanchi, near Bhopal, recenlty saw the recinstallation of the sacred relice of Sariputts and Moggallans, the Buddha's chief disciples, in a newly-erected Temple on the site where they discovered by General Cunningham over 100 years ago. The relics were taken to England but restored to India in 1949 and have since been taken throughout the Buddhist world. The casket containing the relics was carried by Mr. Nehru, to its final resting place. Photo shows: General view of the vast crowds at Sanchi, watching the procession and installation of the relics

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