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In Pictures: Thousands of Hanoians gather to welcome Shakyamuni Buddha’s relic to Quan Su Pagoda

On May 13, large crowds of Ha Noi residents and Buddhist followers gathered along the city’s main streets to welcome the Shakyamuni Buddha’s Sacred Śarīra as it was brought to Quan Su Pagoda (Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi), the headquarters of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha, as part of the celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 (Vesak 2025).
The Buddha’s relic is formally escorted by revered monks of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha and India’s Buddhist community to Quan Su Pagoda, following its enshrinement at Ba Den Mountain.
The Buddha’s relic is formally escorted by revered monks of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha and India’s Buddhist community to Quan Su Pagoda, following its enshrinement at Ba Den Mountain.
At exactly 3 p.m. on May 13, the procession carrying the relic set off from Noi Bai International Airport, heading toward Quan Su Pagoda, where the relic would be enshrined at the headquarters of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha.

At exactly 3 p.m. on May 13, the procession carrying the relic set off from Noi Bai International Airport, heading toward Quan Su Pagoda, where the relic would be enshrined at the headquarters of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha.
The procession passes through major streets in the heart of the capital.

The procession passes through major streets in the heart of the capital.
Residents stand along the pavement, greeting the procession as it moved through Dao Tan Street.

Residents stand along the pavement, greeting the procession as it moved through Dao Tan Street.
The sacred relic of the Buddha is carefully protected in a specially prepared vehicle.

The sacred relic of the Buddha is carefully protected in a specially prepared vehicle.
Thousands of Buddhist followers and citizens gather at Quan Su Pagoda to respectfully receive the Buddha’s relic.

Thousands of Buddhist followers and citizens gather at Quan Su Pagoda to respectfully receive the Buddha’s relic.
Waving national and Buddhist flags, the crowds eagerly await the sacred moment of welcoming the relic.

Waving national and Buddhist flags, the crowds eagerly await the sacred moment of welcoming the relic.
The convoy carries the relic of the Buddha into Quan Su Pagoda. Despite the large number of participants, people maintain order and refrain from causing disturbances, allowing the solemn procession to proceed smoothly into the pagoda grounds.

The convoy carries the relic of the Buddha into Quan Su Pagoda. Despite the large number of participants, people maintain order and refrain from causing disturbances, allowing the solemn procession to proceed smoothly into the pagoda grounds.
Quan Su Pagoda is adorned with vibrant five-colour flags and Buddhist symbols. Around 5 p.m., the procession arrives at the temple, with hundreds of followers lined up to greet the relic.

Quan Su Pagoda is adorned with vibrant five-colour flags and Buddhist symbols. Around 5 p.m., the procession arrives at the temple, with hundreds of followers lined up to greet the relic.
The Buddha’s relic, a national treasure of India, is ceremoniously brought into the pagoda.

The Buddha’s relic, a national treasure of India, is ceremoniously brought into the pagoda.
Senior monks carry the sacred relic into the main sanctuary to be enshrined at the Tam Bao altar.

Senior monks carry the sacred relic into the main sanctuary to be enshrined at the Tam Bao altar.
A close-up view of the Buddha’s relic.

A close-up view of the Buddha’s relic.
The enshrinement site has been meticulously prepared in a solemn and dignified manner.

The enshrinement site has been meticulously prepared in a solemn and dignified manner.

At 7 p.m. the same day, the ceremonial procession of the relic take place along a route through the central streets of Hoan Kiem District, including Ly Thuong Kiet, Hang Bai, Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem Lake, Le Thai To, and Ba Trieu, before returning to Quan Su Pagoda.

At 7 p.m. the same day, the ceremonial procession of the relic take place along a route through the central streets of Hoan Kiem District, including Ly Thuong Kiet, Hang Bai, Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem Lake, Le Thai To, and Ba Trieu, before returning to Quan Su Pagoda.
Many followers are moved to tears as the procession passes by.

Many followers are moved to tears as the procession passes by.
The luminous procession of the Buddha’s relic illuminates the streets.

The luminous procession of the Buddha’s relic illuminates the streets.
Citizens capture unforgettable moments of the event.

Citizens capture unforgettable moments of the event.
The Buddha’s relic is solemnly returned to Quan Su Pagoda. From May 14, Buddhist monks, followers, residents, and visitors may pay their respects without prior registration. Visitation and veneration of the relic at Quan Su Pagoda are taking place from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily from May 14 to May 16.

The Buddha’s relic is solemnly returned to Quan Su Pagoda. From May 14, Buddhist monks, followers, residents, and visitors may pay their respects without prior registration. Visitation and veneration of the relic at Quan Su Pagoda are taking place from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily from May 14 to May 16.
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