What happened:
On November 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Kalachakra Empowerment’ ceremony at the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, the ceremony is one of the most sacred rituals in Buddhism, symbolising time, harmony, and peace.
Why it matters to India:
The event highlights India’s deep civilisational and spiritual ties with Bhutan and the Buddhist world. Modi’s participation reinforces India’s cultural diplomacy and commitment to regional peace and mutual respect. The Prime Minister also met the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, discussing cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity, and lauded the progress of the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project under India’s Act East Policy.