The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, KT Parnaik received the sacred relics of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni at Nalung Helipad, Namsai today for the last leg of the sacred exposition after Tawang and Bomdila. Along with the State Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Cabinet Minister Dasanglu Pull, local MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom and religious leaders, he joined the ceremonial procession from Nalung Helipad to Golden Pagoda. Large number of people from all walks of life and from various tribes of Arunachal Pradesh lined up the entire 8 km ride to pay respects to the sacred relics.
The Governor also participated in the enshrining of the sacred relics and mass offering of prayers. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that it was a profound spiritual privilege and a matter of great happiness to be present on the sacred occasion. In his address, the State Deputy Chief Minister said that the arrival of these Holy Relics in Arunachal Pradesh is a rare blessing and a precious opportunity for devotees to offer their prayers and pay homage.
