Chief Secretary of the UT-Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired the 3rd Coordination Committee meeting for the forthcoming Holy Exposition of the sacred relics of Tathagata Buddha at the Dharma Centre, Choglamsar.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the timeline of the relics’ arrival, the main exposition event, the closing ceremony, and a series of proposed secondary and parallel events.
Discussions also focused on organising the grand exposition across designated venues, including cultural performances, exhibitions, stalls, and activities such as health camps, yoga sessions, and a peace march.
The Chief Secretary reviewed arrangements for receiving the Holy Relics in Leh and overseeing the ceremonial procession from Delhi. He emphasised coordination with heads of monastic sects, along with ensuring adequate logistical support, security arrangements, and deployment of volunteers at all venues.
Special attention was given to the grand procession upon the arrival of the relics, key logistical planning, and the implementation of a staggered veneration schedule to facilitate smooth public participation. The meeting also discussed invitations to prominent leaders from Buddhist communities and preparations for the expected arrival of national and international guests and delegations.
The Chief Secretary urged the Ladakh Gompa Association to actively coordinate religious ceremonies and prayers by the monastic community throughout the exposition.
In addition, discussions were held regarding the planned public veneration of the Holy Relics in Zanskar. The Chief Secretary directed concerned communities to ensure comprehensive logistical arrangements, security measures, and effective crowd management during both the departure from Leh and the veneration events in Zanskar.
The Ladakh Gompa Association proposed that the relics be kept at the Dharma Centre for two days, on April 13 and 14. The Chief Secretary assured that the matter would be taken up with the concerned authorities. Following the meeting, he also visited the Dharma Centre to review on-ground arrangements for the upcoming exposition.
The meeting was attended by DGP Ladakh, DC Leh, senior government officers, eminent Rinpoches, and representatives from LBA, LGA, monasteries, Sowa Rigpa, Flowering Dharma, and other stakeholders.