Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Mar 2: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta today chaired a comprehensive preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the holy exposition of the sacred Buddha relics in the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra and revered spiritual leaders including Thiksay Rinpoche, Drukpa Thuksey, Bakula Rangdol Nima Rinpoche, Drubwang Rinpoche, Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche, Urgyan Rinpoche, Palga Rinpoche, Khantul Rinpoche, Liktse Khamtak Rinpoche, Thiksay Khamtak Rinpoche and Tsamtrul Rinpoche.
At the outset, Chief Secretary briefed the meeting about the historic initiative undertaken by the Lt Governor to bring the sacred Buddha relics to Ladakh for the blessings of its people. He informed that, following the Lt Governor’s application to the Ministry of Culture, Government of India-highlighting Ladakh as a land of profound Buddhist heritage-the proposal was accepted.
He informed that the sacred relics are expected to arrive in Leh on April 28-29, with a grand ceremonial reception planned on May 1. The Chief Secretary informed that the sacred relics will be placed at Jivestal for public display for approximately 15 days, enabling devotees from across Ladakh to seek blessings.
In his address, the Lt Governor described the exposition of the sacred relics as a historic and spiritually significant occasion for the people of Ladakh. He shared that the idea was inspired following his meeting with the Prime Minister and his visit to view the sacred Piprahwa Buddha relics in New Delhi.
Recognising Ladakh’s deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and the large number of devotees in the region, he felt it was imperative that the people be given an opportunity to seek blessings locally.
Emphasising that only two months remain for preparations, the Lt Governor called for meticulous planning, seamless coordination and time-bound execution of responsibilities.
Highlighting the spiritual dimension, he underscored the need for mass prayers, mantra chanting and an interfaith seminar, particularly in today’s volatile global environment, to send a powerful message of peace, unity and harmony from Ladakh to the world.
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