Bhutan’s 108 stupas and Gelephu Mindfulness City

Culture · First reported 1 Nov, 13:30 · Updated 14:04

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Reports describe the construction of 108 stupas in Bhutan in connection with plans for Gelephu Mindfulness City. One report says tens of thousands of volunteers helped build them in nine hours; another says one stupa was dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bhutan built 108 stupas for its planned Gelephu Mindfulness City.
The South China Morning Post report says tens of thousands of volunteers helped build the stupas on Sunday.
That report describes the towers as 15 metres tall and made of solid material.
The Hindu report says the 108 stupas were built in nine hours and that No. 76 was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Hindu attributes the dedication to recognition of India’s support for the city’s realisation.

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Key facts

Stupas built: 108
Reported construction time: Nine hours
Volunteer participation: Tens of thousands, according to the South China Morning Post
Height: 15 metres
Dedication reported: Stupa No. 76 was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi