Sacred Relics Of Shakyamuni Buddha Receive Devout Homage From Nearly 50,000 Devotees Across Arunachal Pradesh So Far.

New Delhi, Delhi, 12th of November, 2026 : The exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh has evoked deep devotion and religious reverence, with nearly 50,000 devotees having visited the exposition across the State so far to pay their respects to the holy relics. As the exposition enters its second week, it continues to provide  an opportunity for devotees from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh to offer prayers, seek blessings and experience the spiritual significance of the Sacred Relics.

The exposition commenced at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse Monastery (Tawang Monastery) on October 31, 2026, and concluded there on November 7, 2026. During this period, more than 31,000 devotees from Tawang and neighbouring areas visited the monastery  to offer prayers and pay their respects to the Sacred Relics.

Following the conclusion of the exposition at Tawang, the Sacred Relics arrived at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery, also known as Lower Gompa, in Bomdila, on November 8, 2026. The exposition has received an encouraging response from the local community and devotees from neighbouring areas. People have been visiting the monastery in large numbers to offer prayers and pay their respects to the Sacred Relics with deep faith and devotion. The participation of the local community reflects the strong Buddhist traditions and spiritual heritage of the region.

The public exposition at TGL Monastery, Bomdila, will continue until November 13, 2026, providing devotees with further opportunities to have darshan of the Sacred Relics. Following the conclusion of the Bomdila exposition, the Sacred Relics will proceed to the Golden Pagoda in Namsai, where they will be open for public veneration from November 14 to 20, 2026.

The exposition is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Museum, New Delhi, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi. The initiative reflects the Government of India’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich Buddhist heritage and strengthening the country’s cultural and spiritual ties with Buddhist communities.