Exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, Arahans Sariputta and Maha Moggallana Arahans

Documents regarding the arrangements made for the exposition of Buddhist relics in Gangtok. Original file reference: SPA/RA/MO/004. Extent of original material: 391 pages.

This file contains the following 81 items.

  • EAP880/1/4/11/1: Notesheet regarding the arrangements made for the exposition of Buddhist relics in Gangtok, 1 Jul 1953-17 Nov 1953, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/2: Correspondence between mahabodhi Society of India and Development Officer, Sikkim regarding the request for a portion of sacred Buddhist relics, 18 Aug 1948, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/3: Memorandum from the All India India Buddhist Federation regarding the request for a portion of sacred Buddhist relics, c 1948, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/4: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics, 1 Apr 1948-22 Sep 1948, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/5: Newspaper clippings regarding reception of Buddhist relics, 6 Oct 1948-31 Oct 1948, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/6: Correspondence between the Mahabodhi Society of India and Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) regarding the reception of Buddhist relics, 19 Nov 1948, [6 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/7: Letter from Harishwar Dayal to Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) regarding the reception of Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 13 Dec 1948, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/8: Programme list for the reception of Buddhist relics in Calcutta, c 1948, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/9: Draft letter from Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) to Harishwar Dayal regarding the reception of Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 30 Dec 1948, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/10: Draft speech of Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) during the reception of Buddhist relics in Calcutta, c 1948, [5 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/11: Invitation letter to dinner from the Government House, India to Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982), 16 Jan 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/12: Letter from Santosh K. Das regarding the supply of boxes with oranges, 14 Jan 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/13: Invitation cards for the presentation of Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 1949, [11 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/14: Notices regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 1949, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/15: Correspondence between Harishwar Dayal and Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 17 Feb 1949-18 Feb 1949, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/16: Correspondence between the Mahabodhi Society of India and Private Secretary regarding representatives from Sikkim during exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 8 Mar 1949-5 Apr 1949, [8 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/17: Note on the representatives from Sikkim during exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Calcutta, 1949, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/18: Correspondence between the Mahabodhi Society of India and Private Secretary regarding representatives from Sikkim during casket made for the sacred Buddhist relics, 26 May 1949-9 Jul 1949, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/19: Itinerary of the delegation transporting Buddhist relics, c 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/20: Correspondence between Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963), Mahabodhi Society of India and Private Secretary regarding the expenditure of casket designed to carry sacred Buddhist relics, 24 Jul 1949-15 Oct 1949, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/21: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding representatives from Sikkim for the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics, 31 Oct 1949-22 Nov 1949, [10 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/22: Gratitude letters from Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) and Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) for their invitations to visit Udaipur Monument, 30 Nov 1952, [4 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/23: Telegram from Mahabodhi Society of India regarding donation for casket carrying sacred Buddhist relics, c 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/24: Invitation letter for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sarnath, 28 Oct 1949, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/25: Telegram from Tashi Namgyal (Chogyal r.1914-1963) to Maharaja of Benaras regarding his invitation to Benaras, 28 Oct 1949, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/26: Draft letter from Princess Pema Tsedeun Namgyal to the Mahabodhi Society of India regarding Tashi Namgyal's (Chogyal r.1914-1963) acceptance of invitation, 28 Oct 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/27: Correspondence between the Mahabodhi Society of India and Private Secretary regarding the writings for the casket carrying sacred Buddhist relics, 22 Oct 1949-29 Oct 1949, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/28: Draft speech of Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) to be delivered at Sarnath, 1949, [4 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/29: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding representatives of Sikkim for the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics, 31 Oct 1949-27 Nov 1949, [10 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/30: Letter from Jetmull Bhojraj to the Private Secretary regarding the transfer of money to Mahabodhi Society of India, 02 Dec 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/31: Receipt of money from the Mahabodhi Society of India, 22 Nov 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/32: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding arrangemnts for the transport of sacred Buddhist relics to Sikkim, 7 Dec 1949-29 Dec 1949, [5 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/33: Letter from Kazi Tse Ten Tashi to Sonam Tobgay Dorji and C. Tonduff La regarding the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 13 Jan 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/34: Letter from the Financial Secretary to the Mahabodhi Society of India regarding printing of Tibetan Guide book, 12 Dec 1949, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/35: Annual report of Mahabodhi Society and letter from the Commandant, Benaras to the Private Secretary regarding transport of sacred relics, 20 Dec 1949, [17 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/36: Letter from the Agent of Bhutan Government to Private Secretary regarding an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 16 Jan 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/37: Letter from C. Tenduf La to Kazi Tse Ten Tashi regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 17 Jan 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/38: Correspondence between Mahabodhi Society of India and Private Secretary regarding proposal of holding an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 28 Jan 1950-12 Feb 1950, [5 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/39: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and C. Tenduf La regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 13 Feb 1950-23 Feb 1950, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/40: Letter from the Private Secretary to Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 23 Feb 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/41: Letter from Jetmull Bhojraj to the Private Secretary regarding transfer of money, 27 Feb 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/42: Letter from the Agent of Bhutan Government to Private Secretary regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 28 Feb 1950, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/43: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 16 Sep 1950-9 Jan 1951, [11 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/44: Memorandum from the Dewan to the Chief Administrative Officer, Assam Railways regarding arrangement of transport for the delegation from Sikkim, 22 Jan 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/45: Draft letter from the Private secretary to Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 24 Jan 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/46: Letter from Kazi Tse Ten Tashi to J.S. Lall regarding the proposal of an exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 01 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/47: Card regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Burma, c 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/48: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the arrangements for tranport of sacred Buddhist relics to Sikkim, 27 Jan 1951-25 Feb 1951, [12 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/49: Newspaper clipping regarding the exosition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 05 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/50: Letter from the Mahabodhi Society of India to Private Secretary regarding the itinerary for transporting sacred Buddhist relics to Sikkim, 07 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/51: Letters from the Private Secretary to the Revenue Inspectors of East and West Sikkim regarding the circultaion of notifications for the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 14 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/52: Notification from Kazi Tse Ten Tashi regarding the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 10 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/53: Letter from the Private Secretary to Faqir Chand Jali regarding the arrangement of accomodation at Dak-Bungalow, 14 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/54: Letter from the Mahabodhi Society of India to Private Secretary regarding the transport of sacred Buddhist relics to Sikkim, 12 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/55: Letter from the Private Secretary to Dewan regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 14 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/56: Letter from the Deputy Chief Transportation Superintendant, Assam Railway to Dewan regarding the arrangement of train bookings, 07 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/57: Newspaper clipping regarding exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/58: Correspondence between Faqir Chand Jali, Dewan, J.S. Lall and Private Secretary regarding the recption of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 15 Feb 1951-16 Feb 1951, [12 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/59: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding transport for the representaives from Sikkim, 12 Feb 1951-17 Feb 1951, [4 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/60: Correspondenc between the Private Secretary and Sariputta and Mahamoggallana Arahans Sacred Relics Reception Committee, Kalimpong regarding the arrangements for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics, 12 Feb 1951-17 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/61: Letter from Kazi Lobzang Choden to Kazi Tse Ten Tashi regarding reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 17 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/62: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding transport for the representaives from Sikkim, 17 Feb 1951-21 Feb 1951, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/63: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and representatives of Sikkim for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in sikkim, 19 Feb 1951-23 Feb 1951, [25 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/64: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and representatives of Sikkim and Darjeeling for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in sikkim, 22 Feb 1951-23 Feb 1951, [13 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/65: Telegram copy from the Mahabodhi Society of India to Private Secretary regarding reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 23 Feb 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/66: Notes from the Private Secretary regarding arrangements of transport for Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) during the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 24 Feb 1951, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/67: Letter from the Mahabodhi Society of India to Private Secretary regarding the arrangements for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 22 Feb 1951, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/68: Correspondence between the Private Secretary, Political Officer and representatives of Sikkim for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics, 24 Feb 1951-25 Feb 1951, [8 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/69: Letter from the Mahabodhi Society of India to the private Secretary regarding the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 24 Feb 1951, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/70: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and representatives of Sikkim for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics, 24 Feb 1951-27 Feb 1951, [10 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/71: Programme and guest list for the exposition of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 28 Feb 1951, [16 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/72: Invitations for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 26 Feb 1951-27 Feb 1951, [29 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/73: Notes regarding items ordered for the recption ceremony of sacred Buddhist relics, 01 Mar 1951, [4 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/74: Itinerary for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/75: Correspondence between the Private Secretary and representivaes of Sikkim and Darjeeling for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 2 Mar 1951-27 Mar 1951, [37 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/76: List of items ordered for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/77: Programme for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/78: Correspondence between the Private Secretary, Mahabodhi Society of India and representatives of Sikkim for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/79: Accounts of items ordered for the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 1951, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/80: Correspondence between the Private Secretary, Political Officer's office and Mahabodhi Society of India regarding the reception of sacred Buddhist relics in Sikkim, 13 Mar 1951-28 Mar 1951, [7 images];
  • EAP880/1/4/11/81: Letter from Tenzing and Tenzing Private Limited regarding remission of funds, 10 Sep 1965, [1 image];