| Key Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony |
| Location | Bhutan |
| Date | November 2025 |
| Attendees | PM Narendra Modi, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan's Fourth King, Je Khenpo |
| Ceremony Overview | Sacred Tibetan Buddhist ritual focusing on time, existence, and liberation |
| Core Elements | Outer Kalachakra, Inner Kalachakra, Alternative Kalachakra |
| Rituals | Sand Mandala Creation, Sacred Dances and Prayers, Empowerment Rite |
| Symbolism | Sand mandala symbolizes the Kalachakra Mandala Palace |
| Destruction of Mandala | Represents impermanence |
| Spiritual Significance | Purifies karma, sows seeds for spiritual progress |
| Cultural Significance | Reinforces India-Bhutan spiritual and cultural ties |
| Strategic Engagements | Inauguration of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1,020 MW) |
| Other Highlights | Discussions on technology, connectivity, defence, and security |
| Static Facts | Kalachakra means "Wheel of Time" |
| Buddhist Tradition | Rooted in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly Tibetan traditions |
| Public Accessibility | Open to the public to spread blessings and teachings |
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