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PM Modi Inaugurates Sacred Kalachakra 'Wheel of Time' With Bhutan King

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra 'Wheel of Time' during his Bhutan visit. The ceremony was attended by Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and presided over by Chief Abbot Je Khenpo. This important Buddhist ritual is part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival bringing together devotees and scholars. The event reaffirms the deep cultural and spiritual bonds between India and Bhutan that have endured for centuries.

Key Points: Modi Inaugurates Kalachakra Wheel of Time With Bhutan King

  • PM Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra ritual during his Bhutan visit
  • Event attended by Bhutan King and Chief Abbot Je Khenpo
  • Kalachakra is part of ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival
  • Modi also celebrated Fourth King's 70th birth anniversary
  • Prime Minister visited Holy Buddha relics at Thimphu monastery
  • Event strengthens India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual bonds
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PM Modi inaugurates Kalachakra 'Wheel of Time' in presence of Bhutan King

PM Modi inaugurates sacred Kalachakra 'Wheel of Time' with Bhutan King, strengthening spiritual ties and cultural bonds between the two Himalayan nations.

"Had the honour of inaugurating Kālacakra 'Wheel of Time' Empowerment with His Majesty the King of Bhutan - PM Narendra Modi"

Thimpu, Nov 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his Bhutan visit, inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra 'wheel of time', kickstarting the Kalachakra Empowerment which began on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival.

The event was attended by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and was presided over by Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan, thus making the moment even more special.

The Prime Minister also took to X to share pictures of the event and said that this will bring together devotees and scholars of Buddhism in Bhutan.

"Had the honour of inaugurating Kālacakra 'Wheel of Time' Empowerment with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo. It was presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo which made it even more special," PM Modi said in his post on X.

"This is an important ritual with great cultural significance for Buddhists around the world. The Kālacakra Empowerment is a part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival which has brought together devotees and scholars of Buddhism to Bhutan," he added.

A day ago, PM Modi joined the Bhutanese King on Tuesday to seek blessings from the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at Thimphu's Tashichhodzong, highlighting the centuries-old cultural and spiritual bonds between the two Himalayan neighbours.

The relics, enshrined at the Grand Kuenrey Hall, were sent from India for exposition as a special gesture to commemorate the Fourth King's 70th birth anniversary and the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan.

The Prime Minister also participated in the celebrations marking the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King, reaffirming the enduring friendship and spiritual bond shared between the two nations.

The Prime Minister's participation in the spiritual event is seen as a reaffirmation of India's deep cultural and people-to-people ties with the Himalayan nation -- marking a cornerstone of the enduring partnership.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the cultural diplomacy, I wish our government would show similar enthusiasm for preserving ancient Buddhist sites within India. Many historical monuments need urgent attention.
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Arjun K
India-Bhutan friendship is truly timeless! The Kalachakra ceremony symbolizes the eternal bond between our nations. Great to see our PM participating in such sacred events.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Bhutan, I can say these cultural exchanges mean a lot to the people there. The shared Buddhist heritage creates such strong people-to-people connections.
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Vikram M
The Kalachakra initiation is one of the most important Buddhist ceremonies. Wonderful that our PM is representing India at such a significant spiritual event. This is what true diplomacy looks like!
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Michael C
India's soft power diplomacy through cultural and spiritual connections is truly remarkable. The Kalachakra ceremony brings peace and harmony - much needed in today's world.

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