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Devnimori Buddha Relics Exposition At Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

Devotees gather for the historic Devnimori Relics exposition at Gangaramaya Temple. Buddhist devotees wait in long, disciplined queues at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 5, 2026, to pay homage to the Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, brought from India under full state honors, are exhibited outside of India for the first time in history. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13278733
Date Taken	5 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto

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