- Bhutan dedicated 'Stupa 76' to Prime Minister Modi.
- Part of the 108 Stupas project in Gelephu.
- Kiren Rijiju expressed his gratitude to Bhutan.
Bhutan dedicated a "Stupa" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, signifying the depth of ties between the two neighbouring countries. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who represented India at the ceremony for raising and consecrating 108 Stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City, expressed gratitude towards Bhutan after the King dedicated Stupa number 76 to the prime minister.
The 108 Stupas project was conceived by the King of Bhutan, who also steered its implementation. In a single day, thousands of volunteers erected 108 Stupas, each 15 metres tall and separated by 108 metres on an 11.7-kilometre stretch along the Aie (Mau) River within Gelephu Mindfulness City near the border with Assam.
It's a huge honour for India that very sacred stupa 76 is dedicated to Honb'le PM @narendramodi ji for his outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan. On the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by the blowing of Dungchens. Paid my respects and offered prayers in the presence of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan & the people of Bhutan. A deeply meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan’s rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations. @MEAIndia @Indiainbhutan
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 1, 2026
What Is The Stupas Project?
The project aims to showcase Gelephu Mindfulness City as a prominent centre of Vajrayana Buddhism, while simultaneously representing the values and culture of the Bhutanese people.
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Sharing photos and video clips from the event, he wrote on X, "It's a huge honour for India that very sacred stupa 76 is dedicated to Honb'le PM @narendramodi ji for his outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan."
On the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Duchen, I joined the sacred ceremony in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan, marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by the blowing of Dungchens, he added. The Union Minister is on a visit to Bhutan from October 31 to November 2.
Rijiju said he paid his respects and offered prayers in the presence of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan and the people of Bhutan.
On the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by the blowing of Dungchens. Paid my respects and offered prayers in the presence of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan & the people of Bhutan. A deeply meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan’s rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations.
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 1, 2026
A deeply meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan’s rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations, he added.
In another X post, the Union Minister said, "Honoured to have a royal audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan in Gelephu today. Conveyed the warm greetings of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment to our unique and enduring bilateral partnership."
Congratulated Bhutan on the historic achievement of constructing 108 Buddhist Stupas (Jangchub Chortens) in just six hours on 1st November 2026, with the extraordinary participation of over 40,000 volunteers, monks and artisans who started the work after midnight, he added.
(With Inputs from ANI)
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