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Notably, Bhutan’s National Day commemorates the coronation of the country’s first king ... where they lit a lamp before the statue of Lord Gautam Buddha, offering their prayers. (ANI) This report is ...

Notably, Bhutan's National Day commemorates the coronation of the country's first ... where they lit a lamp before the statue of Lord Gautam Buddha, offering their prayers. (ANI) ...