India-linked Buddha relics to be enshrined in 108 chortens in Bhutan

The Hindu31 October 2026, 15:36 UTCBhutan

The simultaneous raising of these stupas will mark the spiritual foundation of Gelephu Mindfulness City, envisioned as a spirituality-driven global economic hub; this is a test of national character, says King Jigme Wangchuk

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