Devotees flock to Arunachal's Shakyamuni Buddha relics

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha have become a focal point for devotees in Arunachal Pradesh, where they are being displayed at a local Buddhist monastery. The relics, believed to be fragments of the historical Buddha’s remains, were recently placed on public view as part of a special exhibition.

Thousands of pilgrims from across the state and neighboring regions arrived over the past few days, offering prayers, lighting incense, and participating in chanting sessions. Local authorities have arranged crowd-control measures and temporary shelters to accommodate the influx.

Religious scholars note that such relics hold deep spiritual value for the Buddhist community, reinforcing Arunachal’s cultural heritage as a bridge between India and the broader Himalayan Buddhist world.