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.