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PM Modi Inaugurates Sacred Kalachakra Ceremony with Bhutan King: Strengthening India-Bhutan Buddhist Ties
Nov 12, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra 'wheel of time' ceremony in Bhutan alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, marking a significant moment in India-Bhutan relations. The ceremony, part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival, highlights the deep spiritual and cultural bonds between the two nations while bringing together Buddhist scholars and devotees from around the world.
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.