Piprahwa Buddha Relics Go on Display in Tawang From 31 October

Sacred relics of the Buddha associated with Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh go on public display at Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh from Saturday, 31 October, the first stop of a three-town exposition. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the programme, which runs to 20 November, and the state government launched a Sacred Relics Darshan portal on 26 October for visitor information. The relics are kept at the National Museum in New Delhi, according to PTI and The Sentinel.

Three Towns, Three Weeks

Tawang hosts the relics from 31 October to 7 November. They then move to Bomdila in West Kameng district from 8 to 13 November, and to the Golden Pagoda in Namsai district from 14 to 20 November. “Tawang will host the sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from October 31 to November 7,” Khandu said, as quoted by PTI.

Plan Your Visit Through the Portal

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said devotees can use the portal to get information and plan their trip. The Sentinel reported that the Union Ministry of Culture, the Arunachal government, the International Buddhist Confederation and the National Museum are involved in the event. Neither report gave expected visitor numbers or entry rules, so pilgrims travelling to Tawang or Bomdila should check the portal for queue and timing details.

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Next Stop Bomdila on 8 November

The programme moves on a fixed calendar: Tawang closes on 7 November, with Bomdila opening the next day. More on the state’s recent news is in the Positive News section and the fact-check on viral Arunachal border videos.

Source: Based on reporting by PTI via ThePrint and The Sentinel.

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