Nearly 50,000 devotees pay homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh

November 12, 2026 1:42 PM

Nearly 50,000 devotees pay homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh

Nearly 50,000 devotees have visited the exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha across Arunachal Pradesh so far, offering prayers and paying homage to the revered relics, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Entering its second week, the exposition continues to attract devotees from different parts of the state, providing an opportunity to seek blessings and experience the spiritual significance of the relics. The exposition began at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse Monastery, also known...

Sacred Buddha relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan

November 26, 2025 11:57 AM

Sacred Buddha relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a 17-day public exposition in Bhutan, an event marked by significant religious participation and high-level representation from both countries. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accompanied the relics back to India and described the experience as an honour. He thanked Bhutan’s leadership and citizens for the ceremonial respect accorded to the relics throughout their stay. Rijiju said ...