The sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, has provided an auspicious opportunity for thousands of devotees to pay their reverence to Lord Buddha. A total of 11,969 devotees have visited the monastery during the first two days of the exposition to offer prayers and seek blessings in the presence of the Sacred Relics.

The large number of devotees reflects the deep rooted faith and spiritual devotion associated with the Holy Relics, which hold immense religious significance for Buddhists.

The exposition is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Museum, New Delhi,  Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi. The public Darshan of the Sacred Relics will continue at TGL Monastery until November 13, 2026, providing devotees from different constituencies and regions an opportunity to offer prayers and pay their respects.

To facilitate the orderly participation of devotees, the constituency and category wise schedule for the remaining days of the exposition is as follows:

• November 11, 2026: Devotees from 5-Kalaktang Assembly Constituency (AC), Arunachal Pradesh
• November 12, 2026: Devotees from 6-Buragaon–Thrizino Assembly Constituency (AC), Arunachal Pradesh
• November 13, 2026: Devotees from other districts, members of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) stationed in the district, and devotees who could not attend on their designated days.

The Darshan timings on all scheduled days will be from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Following the conclusion of the public exposition at Bomdila, the Sacred Relics will be accorded a ceremonial send off on November 14, 2026, for their onward journey to Namsai district, the next destination in the exposition.The Sacred Relics will be enshrined at the Golden Pagoda, Namsai, for public Darshan from November 14 to 20, 2026. Thereafter, the Sacred Relics will return to the National Museum, New Delhi, on November 21, 2026.

The exposition reflects the Government of India's continued commitment to preserving, promoting and showcasing India's rich Buddhist heritage and civilisational legacy. Through such initiatives, the Government of India seeks to facilitate devotees' access to sacred Buddhist heritage, strengthen cultural and spiritual connections, and promote India's enduring contribution to the teachings and philosophy of Buddhism.

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M Annadurai

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