The Ministry of Culture announced on 30 October 2026 that it is organising an exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh. From 31 October to 21 November 2026, the relics will be available for public veneration in Tawang, Bomdila, and Namsai. The event includes an international conference on 2 November 2026 and an exhibition on the discovery of the Piprahwa heritage. This initiative aims to provide devotees an opportunity to pay homage to the sacred relics and strengthen cultural connections.
Key points
- Exposition dates: 31 October to 21 November 2026
- Locations: Tawang Monastery, TGL Monastery (Bomdila), and Golden Pagoda (Namsai)
- International conference on Buddhism: 2 November 2026 in Tawang
- Relics originate from Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, and are preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi
When it applies
- start of the Holy Relics exposition
- end of the Holy Relics exposition
- inaugural ceremony at Tawang
- opening of associated exposition and exhibition
- international conference on Buddhism
Who it affects
- devotees and members of the public