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 relics of Lord Buddha arrive at Bomdila monastery for six-day public exposition

November 9, 2026 3:39 PM

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrive at Bomdila monastery for six-day public exposition

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery, also known as Lower Gompa, in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, on November 8, 2026, and were enshrined for public viewing. The relics will remain open for public darshan from November 8 to 13. The exposition is being organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the National Museum, New Delhi, the Arunachal Pradesh government and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi. Around 4,00...