Jump to content

Buddha relics to head back to Oudong Mountain


geovalin

Recommended Posts

Overhead cables are to be cut, pavements cleared and storefront awnings rolled back this morning as a show of respect for a golden urn said to contain the ashes of the Buddha as it makes its way through central Phnom Penh on its way home to Oudong Mountain in Kandal.

The urn, which was brought to Cambodia from Sri Lanka by the Late King Father Norodom Sihanouk in 1957, was among several golden relics stolen from the temple at Oudong in December 2013, triggering outrage and protests.

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Cults and Religion, the procession, timed to coincide with the Buddhist Visak Bochea festival, will begin at 4:30am at the Royal Palace.

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/buddha-relics-head-back-oudong-mountain

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



×
×
  • Create New...