On September 5, 2025, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay and his spouse visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first Prime Minister of any foreign nation to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla at the newly built temple. The Bhutanese PM was given a red carpet welcome upon arrival at around 9:30 AM. PM Narendra Modi welcomed the visit, calling it a reflection of the special bond between India and Bhutan. The visit marked a historic moment in India-Bhutan relations and highlighted the deepening cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations. This was part of PM Tobgay's broader four-day India visit (September 3-6) which also included stops at Rajgir and Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay Visits Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya — First Foreign PM to Do So
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Bhutan PM Tobgay becomes first foreign PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on September 5.
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- Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay became the first PM of any foreign nation to visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on September 5, 2025
- PM Narendra Modi welcomed the visit, calling it a reflection of the special bond between India and Bhutan
- Visit was part of PM Tobgay's broader four-day India visit (September 3-6) including stops at Rajgir and Bodh Gaya
- The visit highlighted deepening cultural and spiritual ties between India and Bhutan
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On September 5, 2025, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, becoming the first foreign Prime Minister to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla at the newly built temple. Prime Minister Modi welcomed it as reflecting India-Bhutan ties during Tobgay's four-day India trip.
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Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on September 5, 2025, becoming the first Prime Minister of any foreign nation to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla.
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What was historic about Bhutan PM Tobgay's visit to Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya?
**Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay** became the **first foreign Prime Minister** to visit the newly consecrated **Ram Janmabhoomi Temple** in **Ayodhya**, making his visit historically significant for India-Bhutan relations and demonstrating the deep Hindu-Buddhist civilizational ties.
What is the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and when was it consecrated?
The **Ram Janmabhoomi Temple** (also known as **Ram Mandir**) in **Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh** was consecrated in **January 2024** under PM Modi's presence. It is built on the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, following the Supreme Court's **2019 Ayodhya verdict**.
What was the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya verdict?
The **Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict (November 9, 2019)** in **M. Siddiq vs Mahant Suresh Das** case awarded the **disputed land to Ram Lalla (Hindu deity)** for temple construction and directed the government to give **5 acres of alternative land to Sunni Waqf Board** in Ayodhya for a mosque.
What is the significance of Ayodhya for India's religious and cultural tourism?
**Ayodhya** is one of the **Sapta Puri (seven sacred cities)** in Hinduism. Post Ram Mandir consecration, Ayodhya has emerged as India's largest pilgrimage destination, receiving **lakhs of devotees daily**. The government has invested in Ayodhya's **airport, railway station**, roads, and hotel infrastructure.
How does Bhutan PM's temple visit reflect India's soft power diplomacy?
PM Tobgay's temple visits (Ram Mandir, Mahabodhi Temple) demonstrate India's **cultural and civilizational soft power** in South Asia. It reflects Bhutan's deep respect for Indian Hindu-Buddhist heritage and PM Modi's focus on **pilgrimage diplomacy** as a tool of cultural foreign policy.
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