Boost for Buddhist pilgrimage: PM Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar airport today
Hindustan TimesPrime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport at the site of Lord Buddha's Parinirvana in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh: A view of the Kushinagar International Airport that is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 20, in Kushinagar. The airport will facilitate domestic and international pilgrims to visit the 'Mahaparinirvana' site of Lord Buddha and is an endeavour to connect the Buddhist pilgrimage holy sites around the world, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. Meanwhile, a flight carrying the Sri Lankan delegation of over 100 Buddhist monks and dignitaries - including the 12-member holy relic entourage bringing holy Buddha relics for exposition - will land at the Kushinagar airport shortly after its inauguration to mark the successful operation of the runways.