Volunteers construct 108 Buddhist stupas in Gelephu

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Where: Gelephuresolved to locality26.870, 90.486
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-31 · last update 2026-11-02
Sourcing: 7 reports7 reports across 6 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverage

Summary

On November 1, 2026, approximately 40,000 volunteers gathered in Gelephu, Bhutan, to complete the construction of 108 Buddhist stupas, including Jangchub Chortens and Chorten 76, in a single day. Part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, these 15-metre-tall structures were built along the Mao Chhu River to serve as a spiritual cornerstone for the planned economic hub. The event drew roughly 200,000 attendees from around the world. Devotees were observed gathering at night near the stupas, holding glowing yellow light balls and chanting prayers. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck dedicated Chorten 76 to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to acknowledge India's support for the initiative.

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2026-11-02member countour measurement6 → 7reports joined

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thehindu.com
- Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi2026-11-01
taipeitimes.com
- People build 108 stupas for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city - Taipei Times2026-11-01
krmg.com
- Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City2026-11-01
winnipegfreepress.com
- Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City2026-11-01
manilatimes.net
- Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City2026-11-02
aljazeera.com
- Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city2026-11-02

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