CHENNAI – 10 Nov, 2026 Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha Arrive at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery, Bomdila, on 8th November.
The Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, on 8 November 2026 and were enshrined at the monastery for public darshan. The Sacred Relics will be available for public darshan from 8 to 13 November 2026. The exposition is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Museum New Delhi, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi.
The first day of the public exposition on 8 November witnessed an encouraging response, with around 4,000 devotees visiting the monastery to have darshan of the Sacred Relics. Buddhist monks, dignitaries, senior citizens and persons with disabilities also offered prayers and paid their respects. From 9 to 13 November 2026, devotees from Bomdila constituency and neighbouring constituencies are scheduled to visit the monastery, to offer prayers and seek blessings.