Sacred Buddha relics arrive at Namsai’s Golden Pagoda, public darshan begins

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, arrived at the Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namsai district on November 14, marking the final leg of a three-district exposition in the state.

The relics were received at Nalung Helipad by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and other local dignitaries. A ceremonial procession followed the arrival.

Public darshan and veneration of the sacred relics will continue from November 14 to November 20, with viewing hours generally scheduled between 6 am and 4 pm.

The exposition is expected to draw thousands of devotees from across Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring areas of eastern Assam to the Golden Pagoda.

The event 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.

Before arriving in Namsai, the relics were displayed at Tawang Monastery from October 31 to November 7 and at TGL Monastery in Bomdila from November 8 to 13.