The Sacred Relics will remain open for public darshan from November 8 to 13.

The exposition 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 (IBC), New Delhi.

The first day of the public exposition on November 8 witnessed an encouraging response, with around 4,000 devotees visiting the monastery to seek darshan of the Sacred Relics.

Buddhist monks, dignitaries, senior citizens and persons with disabilities also offered prayers and paid their respects.

From November 9 to 13, devotees from Bomdila constituency and neighbouring constituencies are scheduled to visit the monastery to offer prayers and seek blessings.

The Sacred Relics were transported from Tawang to Bomdila aboard an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter, accompanied by Bhikkhu Khemachara, Deputy Secretary General (DSG) of the IBC, along with officials from the Ministry of Culture, the National Museum, New Delhi, and the IBC.

At the Army Helipad in Rupa, the Sacred Relics were received with due protocol by Pasang Dorjee Sona, Minister for Education, Tourism, Rural Works Department (RWD) and Public Libraries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

A Guard of Honour was also presented at the helipad.

Thereafter, the Sacred Relics proceeded towards Bomdila, with a brief ceremonial halt at Upper Gompa before being taken to Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa) for enshrinement.

Following the enshrinement, two special exhibitions were inaugurated at the monastery by chief guest Pasang Dorjee Sona, in the presence of Padma Shri awardee the 12th Guru Trulku Rinpoche.

Organised by the IBC and the National Museum, New Delhi, the exhibitions showcase the historical, spiritual and cultural heritage associated with Buddhism and the Sacred Relics.