The auction, titled “The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, Mauryan Empire, Ashokan Era, circa 240-200 BCE”, were set to be a centrepiece of a two-week series of Sotheby’s auctions in ...

India has demanded the immediate suspension of an auction in Hong Kong featuring a portion of Buddhist relics excavated over a century ago, calling the sale illegal and unethical.. The relics ...

Since 1999, this day has been designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong, making it the only Chinese traditional religious holiday recognised as a public holiday. In 2025, Buddha's Birthday falls ...

Buddha's Sacred Jewels, Valued At Rs 107 Crore, To Be Auctioned In Hong Kong Found in 1898 from a stupa in Piprahwa, near the Buddha's birthplace in present-day Uttar Pradesh, the cache includes ...

Buddha's sacred jewels unearthed from Piparhawa, India, will go for auction in Hong Kong on Wednesday A collection of ancient jewels unearthed in 1898 from a stupa at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh ...

Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action - Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership.

Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action Skip to ...