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Understanding the Kalachakra Ceremony: The Sacred Buddhist Ritual Attended by PM Modi in Bhutan
Nov 12, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sacred Kalachakra "Wheel of Time" ceremony during his diplomatic visit to Bhutan, strengthening India-Bhutan relations while honoring this profound Tibetan Buddhist ritual. The two-day visit featured meetings with Bhutanese royalty, joint inauguration of a major hydroelectric project, and prayers before holy relics of Lord Buddha, showcasing the spiritual and developmental dimensions of India's engagement with its Himalayan neighbor.
PM Modi Strengthens India-Bhutan Relations During Meeting with Fourth King on His 70th Birth Anniversary
Nov 12, 2025 01:07 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bhutan's Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck during his two-day visit to Thimphu, discussing bilateral relations and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project. The visit highlighted India's commitment to its Neighbourhood First Policy while celebrating spiritual and cultural bonds between the two nations, including participating in the Kalachakra initiation ceremony and viewing Buddha's Holy Relics.