Relics of Sariputra and Mahamoggallana
According to Buddhist texts, the cremated remains of the disciples were then enshrined in stupas at notable monasteries of the time, with Sariputta's remains being enshrined at Jetavana monastery and Moggallana's remains being enshrined at Veḷuvana monastery.
Relics Of Sariputra And Mahamoggallana Media
Sanchi stupa No 3, where the relics of Sariputta and Moggallana were first discovered
Photograph from the Buddhaisawan Temple, inside the National Museum, Bangkok
Description of attainment of Parinirvana by Mogallana. Moggallana was meditating, while some robbers or thieves came and attacked and killed him. Moggallana died and thus attained Parinibbana.
Sketch made by Cunningham of the relic caskets of Sariputta and Maha Moggallana found at Sanchi, Stupa No 3
Satdhara stupas and relics
Depiction of the Victoria & Albert Museum in 1873, then called the South Kensington Museum
The National Museum of Colombo (then called the Colombo Museum), where the relics resided for nearly two years after being returned by the British
Interior of the Dharmarajika Chetiya Vihara of the Maha Bodhi Society, where the relics were first stored upon their return to India. The return of the relics was considered one of the Society's greatest accomplishments.
The Kaba Aye Pagoda, where Burma's portion of the relics are enshrined.
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