elics of Gautam Buddha have been placed above a keystone of what is claimed to be the world's largest stone-built dome at Gorai Island in north Mumbai.
The dome is part of a pagoda being built by the Global Vipassana Foundation at a cost of Rs 80 crore.
This is the first time in over 2000 years that the relics of the Buddha will be enshrined in a Pagoda in India. This is the 2550th Anniversary of the Buddha attaining enlightenment.
The last time such an event took place was during the reign of the Emperor Ashoka when the relics of the Buddha were enshrined in many Stupas all over his kingdom.
The Global Pagoda is being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World in the making.
Image: The global pagoda at Gorai, Mumbai.
Photograph: Arun Patil
Also See: Delhi's Akshardham: A monument to India
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