Bhutan has dedicated a stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his great vision and commitment towards Indo-Bhutan friendship. This stupa dedicated to PM Modi is one of the 108 stupas prepared by thousands of volunteers in a single day. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called this decision of Bhutan a great honour.
According to information, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan has dedicated stupa number 76 out of 108 Buddhist stupas built in Gale Phu Mindfulness City to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This honor is given to express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his foresight, commitment and India’s continued support to the Gallefu Mindfulness City project.
Construction of 108 Buddhist Stupas in a single day
Under this ‘Project 108’, based on the concept of the King of Bhutan, thousands of volunteers built 108 Buddhist Stupas (Zhangchup Chorten) in a single day in a radius of 11.7 kilometers along the banks of the ‘I (Mau)’ River in the ‘Galefu Mindfulness City’ near the ‘Border City of Assam’. The height of each stupa is 15 meters and there is a distance of 108 meters between them.
Prayer at Stupa No. 76
The project aims to present the ‘Galephu Mindfulness City’ as the main center of Vajrayana Buddhism, while also reflecting the values and culture of the Bhutanese people. On this occasion, the King of Bhutan, Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobagy and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju from India were present and prayed collectively at Stupa No. 76.
‘Dedicating a stupa is not a common thing’
Expressing his gratitude to Bhutan, Rijiju called it a great honor for India. Rijiju made a post on social media saying, ‘Dedicating a holy stupa to someone is not a common thing. This is a very virtuous, auspicious and spiritually important work. In Buddhism, a stupa is not just a monument, but a physical embodiment of the Buddha’s enlightened mind.
Offering a holy stupa to someone is no ordinary gesture. It is very auspicious, auspicious and spiritually significant. In Buddhism, a stupa is not just a monument, it is a physical representation of the Buddha’s enlightened mind.
Heartfelt thanks to His Majesty the King of Bhutan for dedicating Stupa 76 to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India @narendramodi for his deep understanding and immense role in India’s steadfast commitment to the unique, spiritual and enduring friendship between India and Bhutan.
I am extremely fortunate to have attended the holy ceremony in Galephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan where 108 Stupas were raised and consecrated on the auspicious occasion of Lhab Duchene.
#IndiaBhutan #Project108 @MEAIindia @Indiainbhutan
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 2, 2026
Rijiju thanked Bhutan
The Union Minister further said, Heartfelt thanks to His Majesty the King of Bhutan, who dedicated ‘Stupa 76’ to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. He said this reflects his deep understanding and India’s unwavering commitment to the unique, spiritual and enduring friendship between India and Bhutan.
He said, ‘I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend the holy ceremony organized in Gale Phu Mindfulness City, Bhutan, where 108 Stupas were installed and consecrated on the auspicious occasion of ‘Lhabab Duchen’. ‘Dungchen’ (traditional musical instruments) were also played during this period.
