| On December 20, 2018, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck offered prayers at the Shivalaya Mandir in Samtse. A prayer ceremony was held at the Mandir leading up to the National Day Celebrations, for the successful conclusion of events, and for the well-being of the country and people. His Majesty was accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema and Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck. The Shivalaya Mandir, a Hindu temple gifted by His Majesty The King to the people of Samtse was inaugurated on 6 February coinciding with the birth of The Gyalsey (Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck). |
