# Bhutan Honors Modi with Stupa

> Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi for 'outstanding vision' in India-Bhutan friendship.
- Title: Bhutan Honors Modi with Stupa · Indiatimes | Shortify
- Summary: Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi for 'outstanding vision' in India-Bhutan friendship. Bhutan dedicated a stupa to PM Modi near Assam border to…
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- Published: 2026-11-02T23:45:00+00:00
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## Bhutan Honors Modi
Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas near Assam border to PM Narendra Modi.
## Minister's Statement
Minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju called it a huge honour for Modi's 'outstanding vision and commitment to friendship'.
## Stupa Project Details
The stupa project involves 1,000 volunteers building 108 stupas 15m tall on an 11.7km stretch along the Aie river.
## Gelephu Mindfulness City
Gelephu Mindfulness City aims to showcase Vajrayana Buddhism while representing Bhutanese culture and values.
## Rijiju's X Post
Rijiju posted on X about the ceremony: 'On Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony... Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas'.

> On Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony... Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by blowing of Dungchens
## Rijiju's Message
Rijiju described the event as 'a meaningful spiritual occasion reflecting Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and enduring friendship bonds'.
## Stupa Purpose
The stupa project symbolizes India-Bhutan friendship and Bhutanese cultural values through Buddhist tradition.
## Location Details
The project is located in Gelephu Mindfulness City near the Assam border along the Aie (Mau) river.
## Project Scale
The 108 stupas are spaced 108m apart on an 11.7km stretch with each stupa 15m tall.
## Ceremony Details
The ceremony included blowing of Dungchens and marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas.
## Bhutanese Significance
The stupa dedication honors Modi's role in strengthening India-Bhutan diplomatic relations through Buddhist cultural ties.
## Historical Context
This is Bhutan's first major stupa dedication project for a foreign leader in recent history.
## Future Impact
The project aims to strengthen cultural ties between India and Bhutan through shared Buddhist heritage.
## Key takeaway

Bhutan dedicated a stupa to PM Modi near Assam border to honor his contributions to India-Bhutan friendship.