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New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha enshrined at the National Museum here will be displayed in Bhutan as part of an exposition from November 8-18, signifying the cultural bonds between the two countries, officials said on Friday.

The exposition is part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu, a major event praying for world peace and the healing of humanity. It coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth King of Bhutan, the Culture Ministry said.

The delegation, which will accompany the relics, will be led by Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, and it will also include senior Indian monks and officials.

The exposition is a profound gesture of spiritual a

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