This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, associate fellow, Chintan Research Foundation, New Delhi.

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The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha at a stupa site in northern India, were formally displayed at an ...

The Piprahwa gems are a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha. -- PHOTO: NARENDRA MODI/X NEW DELHI (AFP): Sacred ancient gems ...