PM Modi Inaugurates Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony in Bhutan: Strengthening India-Bhutan Cultural and Diplomatic Ties

Nov 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony in Bhutan alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The significant Buddhist ritual, part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival, highlights the deep cultural connections between India and Bhutan while advancing bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity during Modi's two-day diplomatic visit.