Devotees Offer Prayers and Pay Homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at Tawang Monastery

The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse (Tawang Monastery) has become a significant occasion of spiritual devotion and reverence for devotees from Tawang and neighbouring regions of Arunachal Pradesh.

During the first three days of the exposition, the monastery witnessed a large gathering of devotees, with long queues of people waiting to have a glimpse of the sacred relics, offer prayers and pay homage. The participation reflects the deep faith and devotion of the people towards Lord Buddha and his timeless teachings.

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, brought from the National Museum, New Delhi, were ceremonially received by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, at the historic Tawang Monastery. The occasion was attended by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with venerable Buddhist monks, religious leaders and devotees, marking the commencement of the exposition in the state.(UPDATED ON 3RD NOEMBER 2026)