Was very happy to welcome Venerable Shih Jianyin, Secretary General of the World Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association and an eminent and widely respected Buddhist teacher from Taiwan. She is also Secretary General of the Taiwan Buddhist Association, among other responsibilities. Venerable Jianyin has been visiting India, especially the Buddhist pilgrimage sites …

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At former BJP district president of Howrah, Shri Ramaprasad Bhattacharya’s #KaliPuja, Janbari…

At Shibpur Seva Samiti #KaliPuja, Howrah.

Was happy to visit the Bhowanipore Sadharan Sangha #KaliPuja, at the invitation of its president Shri Upamanyu Bhattacharya. The Pandal, showcasing Unakoti Rock Carvings is imaginatively done.

On way back from Alipurduar on 6 November took a detour on a trail of legends: In what is left of the historic Baikunthapur forest, in Jalpaiguri, stands Ma Brahmoree Devi Mandir, among the sacred 51 Shakti Peetha, where Sati Ma’s left feet “Vama Pada”, is said to have fallen. …

A joyous gathering at the Enthronement Ceremony of the 44th Sakya Trizin, in Jaigaon, Himalayan foothills, overlooking Bhutan, this morning. Had the honour of reading out the Message of Chief Minister of #WestBengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari, specially sent for the historic occasion. Spoke of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s historic intervention …

Looking forward to being present at the Enthronement Ceremony of the 44th Sakya Trinzin, His Eminence Khondung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche at Jaigaon, Alipurduar, tomorrow. Grateful to Venerable Lama Chosphel Zotpa Ji, President, Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association, for personally handing over the invitation. The Himalayan Buddhist traditions and their civilisational dimensions …

1. Jang Waterfall on way to Tawang: (6000 feet) Glimpses: 1. Jang Waterfall on way to Tawang: (6000 feet) 2. Homage at Jaswantgarh Memorial on the way to Sela Pass (10,000 feet) – the spot also has a graveyard where 300 Chinese soldiers are buried – their last rites performed …

The “Holy Water Falls” – Chumi Gyatse Falls, close to the LAC-McMahon Line, in Yangtse, #Tawang, is a spot replete with lore, folklore, history, cultural and religious symbolism. A must visit, an unmissable spiritual adventure! The legend refers to the iconic Guru Padmasambhava – Guru Rinpoche – the 8th century …

In #Tawang a visit to the historic yet quaint Urgelling Monastery is a must. The 6th Dalai Lama -Tsangyang Gyatso was born here on 1 March, 1683. The Monastery walls are lined with portraits of all the Dalai Lama’s till date… A sacred spot, replete with history and symbolism, a …

In #Tawang was happy to meet my fellow karyakartas led by Shri Dunggoli Libang ji, Vice President, BJP, #ArunachalPradesh. Arunachal Pradesh was one of the best-performing states when the BJP, nationally commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Reiterating their commitment to PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision …

In Zemithang circle, at Khinzemane, #ArunachalPradesh, #TawangDistrict, along the bank of the Nyamjang Chu river, which originates in Tibet, lies the “Freedom Trail” and the “Holy Tree”, on the India-Tibet border LAC – McMahon Line. A MUST VISIT SPOT FOR EVERY PATRIOTIC INDIAN! The sheer natural beauty and radiance of …

The MAJOR RALENGNAO “BOB” KHATHING MUSEUM OF VALOUR in #Tawang, inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in 2024, and conceived by former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who was also GoC-in-C of the Eastern Command, is a MUST visit for every Indian. The museum commemorates the …