Thousands Flock to Arunachal Pradesh to View Sacred Buddha Relics
Nearly 50,000 devotees have visited the sacred Buddha relics in Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing the regions rich spiritual heritage.
Itanagar, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The exhibition of sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh has attracted around 50,000 devotees in just two weeks. This event offers a rare opportunity for people to express their reverence for these holy remains.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Culture, as the exhibition enters its second week, it continues to provide visitors from various parts of Arunachal Pradesh a chance to pray, seek blessings, and experience the spiritual significance of the relics.
The exhibition began on October 31 at the Gadhen Namgyal Lhatse Monastery (Tawang Monastery) and concluded on November 7. During this period, over 31,000 devotees from Tawang and nearby areas visited the monastery to view the sacred relics.
After the exhibition in Tawang, the relics were moved to the Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery in Bomdila, also known as Lower Gompa, on November 8. The local community’s involvement highlights the region’s strong Buddhist traditions and spiritual heritage. The public exhibition at TGL Monastery will continue until Friday, offering more opportunities for devotees to see the relics.
Following the conclusion in Bomdila, the sacred relics will be transported to the Golden Pagoda in Namsai, where they will be accessible to the public from November 14 to 20.
This initiative is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Culture, the Arunachal Pradesh government, and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) based in New Delhi. The statement emphasized that this effort reflects the central government’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich Buddhist heritage and strengthening cultural and spiritual ties with Buddhist communities across the country.
