Bhutan Sets World Record By Consecrating 108 Buddhist Stupas In 9 Hours
Bhutan has set a Guinness World Record by consecrating 108 Buddhist stupas in a single nine-hour period at the Gelephu Mindfulness City. The project serves as a spiritual foundation for the new urban center and includes a tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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This event underscores Bhutan's unique development philosophy and its strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties with India.
Bhutan, which raised 108 Buddhist Stupas in just nine hours, has set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of stupas consecrated in a single day, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) governor Dr Lotay Tshering announced on Tuesday.The country on Sunday erected and consecrated 108 Buddhist Stupas, also called Jangchub Chortens, within nine hours at the upcoming GMC.The monumental undertaking was completed in just nine hours, with work beginning at 3 am.
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