The Culture Ministry has informed that more than 21,000 devotees have paid homage to the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Tawang Monastery.
Devotees from Tawang and neighbouring regions of Arunachal Pradesh have been gathering at the monastery to seek blessings in the presence of the sacred relics.
The exposition is being organised by the Culture Ministry in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation and the Arunachal Pradesh Government.
The Ministry said that the exposition at Tawang Monastery will remain open to the public till tomorrow.
Following the exposition at Tawang Monastery, the sacred relics will be taken to TGL Monastery (Lower Gompa) in Bomdilla, from 8th. to 13th. of this month.
Thereafter to the Golden Pagoda in Namsai, from 14th to 20th of this month. The Holy relics are scheduled to return to the National Museum in New Delhi on 21st. of November.
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 exposition has been made accessible to Buddhist monks, senior citizens and the general public, providing devotees with an opportunity to pay homage to the sacred relics and experience their spiritual significance.
It has also offered a rare opportunity for people to reconnect with the Buddha’s enduring message of compassion, peace, wisdom and universal brotherhood.