In a historic cultural and diplomatic ceremony, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck presided over the rapid construction of 108 Buddhist stupas completed within nine hours, formally dedicating the 76th monument to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Constructed at the Gelephu Mindfulness City site along the southern border, the stupa dedication honored the Indian leader on his 76th birthday while celebrating the enduring spiritual bonds and bilateral developmental partnership connecting Bhutan and India. The ceremony was attended by senior Bhutanese government ministers, monastic leaders, and Indian diplomatic envoys.
King Jigme Khesar highlighted India’s foundational assistance in supporting Bhutan’s infrastructure modernization, renewable energy development, and cross-border connectivity initiatives that underpin the Gelephu mega-project. Monks performed specialized consecration rituals at the 76th Chorten, offering blessings for global peace, regional prosperity, and the continued friendship between the neighboring nations. Indian diplomatic representatives expressed profound gratitude for the royal tribute, reaffirming New Delhi’s steadfast commitment to collaborating closely with Bhutan on sustainable regional growth and technological modernization.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bhutan-builds-108-stupas-in-9-hours-dedicates-no-76-to-pm-modi/article71653715.ece