Guwahati: Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha reached the Golden Pagoda, known locally as Kongmu Kham, in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on November 14. They arrived at the Nalung Helipad. Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein met the party alongside local officials.
A formal procession moved the relics to the pagoda to start the final leg of a three-district state tour. The relics previously occupied Tawang Monastery from October 31 to November 7 and TGL Monastery in Bomdila from November 8 to 13. Officials expect thousands of people from Arunachal Pradesh and eastern Assam to visit.
Public darshan and veneration continue daily from November 14 to November 20. Viewing hours run from 6 am to 4 pm. The Ministry of Culture, the National Museum in New Delhi, the Arunachal Pradesh government, and the International Buddhist Confederation organized the event. Regarding the significance of the relics, the organizers noted the exposition serves to highlight spiritual traditions, stating that the "Sacred relics of Lord Buddha" are a centerpiece for the community.
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