Bhutan built 108 stupas along an 11.7-kilometer stretch of the Aie (Mau) river, dedicating one specific monument to the Indian Prime Minister. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the consecration ceremony on Lhabab Duchen, calling the tribute a huge honor. Thousands of volunteers completed the construction of the entire series in just one day. The structures are intended to reflect Bhutanese culture while establishing Gelephu Mindfulness City as a core Buddhist center.
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Bhutan honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi by dedicating one stupa to his leadership and…: Bhutan honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi by dedicating one stupa to his leadership and bilateral friendship.
The project serves to establish the border development of Gelephu Mindfulness City as a c…: The project serves to establish the border development of Gelephu Mindfulness City as a center for Vajrayana Buddhism.
Traditional Dungchens were blown during the sacred raising ceremony to celebrate Bhutanes…: Traditional Dungchens were blown during the sacred raising ceremony to celebrate Bhutanese heritage and strong cross-border ties.
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Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas near its border with Assam to PM Narendra Modi, honouring his contribution to India-Bhutan friendship
NEW DELHI: Minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju described as a huge honour Bhutan's decision to dedicate a stupa to PM Narendra Modi for his "outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan".The stupa dedicated to Modi is one of the 108 stupas that thousands of volunteers erected in a single day, each 15m tall and separated by 108m on an 11.7km stretch along the Aie (Mau) river within Gelephu Mindfulness City near the border with Assam. The project aims to showcase Gelephu Mindfulness City as a prominent center of Vajrayana Buddhism, while simultaneously representing the values and culture of the Bhutanese people.
"On Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony... Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by blowing of Dungchens," Rijiju posted on X, adding, "A meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations."
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