Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises India’s steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City
Covered by 4 sources from 3 countries. First reported by The Hindu ·
How 4 newspapers cover this story
India-linked Buddha relics to be enshrined in 108 chortens in Bhutan
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
· Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi
Bhutan dedicates Buddhist stupa to PM Modi; Rijiju calls it ‘huge honour’ for India
In a heartfelt gesture symbolizing the deep-rooted friendship between Bhutan and India, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck dedicated a stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This event took place in Gelephu Mindfulness City, where 108 stupas are being raised. Union minister Kiren Rijiju represented India, conveying…
· For 'outstanding vision', Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi
Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Buddhist masters have gathered in Gelephu, Bhutan, to witness the construction of 108 stupas in a single day
Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan is building a 'mindfulness' city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.
Coverage details
4 outlets from 3 countries are covering this story: The Hindu, The Times of India, ABC News and Al Jazeera. The Hindu published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was Al Jazeera, 34 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Bhutan, Gelephu Mindfulness City, Buddhist, PM Modi and India.
By country: India (2), United States (1), Qatar (1). In total 6 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
