Buddha relics arrive in Leh as rain clears for a grand procession of thousands

A brief rain shower turned the arrival into a ritual

Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh on Wednesday, greeted by light showers outside Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport. The rain soon cleared, heightening the ceremonial atmosphere as officials and thousands of devotees gathered for a grand reception and procession. The historic event drew crowds across Ladakh, blending religious reverence with a dramatic, rain-to-clear sky moment.