A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India was enshrined at Thimpu’s prominent monastery, Tashichhodzong, considered the seat of Bhutan’s highest spiritual and political institutions
PM Modi while in Bhutan November4- 6 on Sunday November 9, 2025 appreciated the people and leadership of Bhutan for the reverent welcome accorded to the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India, and said his teachings are a sacred link amid the two nations.
A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India was on Saturday November 8 enshrined at Thimpu’s prominent monastery, Tashichhodzong, considered the seat of Bhutan’s highest spiritual and political institutions.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, ministers of the Himalayan kingdom and senior Lopens of the central monastic body joined India’s Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar at the enshrinement ceremony, according to the Indian Embassy in Thimphu.
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Taking to his X he wrote that the relics symbolise the timeless message of peace, compassion and harmony. The teachings of Lord Buddha are a sacred link amid India and Bhutan’s shared spiritual heritage.
Embassy in Thimpu said that the holy relics of Lord Buddha were enshrined at the Grand Kuenrey Hall at Tashichhodzong with a traditional chipdrel procession, prayers, ceremonies and a guard of honour.
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According to Ministry of Culture, the relics will be enshrined for public veneration at the Kuenrey Hall of Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu from November 8 to 18, marking a moment of deep spiritual unity between India and Bhutan.
Located within the Tashichhodzong, a fortress and monastery, Grand Kuenrey is one of the most prominent halls. Called the ‘Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha’, these were enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi.
News Edit KV Raman
