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The Sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi, concluded its Tawang leg on 7 November 2026, after witnessing an overwhelming response from devotees and visitors. A total of 31,000 devotees and visitors visited Gaden Namgyal Lhatse (Tawang Monastery) to have darshan of the sacred relics during the seven-day exposition.
The Sacred Relics arrived in Tawang on 31 October 2026 from the National Museum, New Delhi, with due protocol and ceremonial arrangements. The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, ceremonially received the sacred relics in the presence of the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The sacred exposition provided an opportunity for Buddhist monks, senior citizens and the general public to pay their respects, offer prayers and seek blessings in the presence of the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha. Throughout the seven days, Tawang Monastery witnessed an outpouring of devotion, with devotees arriving from all blocks of Tawang district and neighbouring areas.
