Itanagar, June 30 -- In a unique blend of faith, heritage and patriotism, the Indian Army's Spearhead Division under the Spear Corps facilitated a pilgrimage for residents of Gelling - the first village of India, along with villagers from Norbuling and Tuting, to the sacred Chorten at Kepang La Pass as part of the Defence Ministry's flagship Rann Bhoomi Darshan initiative.
The visit coincided with the observance of the century-old Universal Smoke Prayer Day, reaffirming the Indian Army's commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of India's frontier communities while strengthening civil-military bonds.
Nestled along the Indo-Tibet border, Kepang La holds profound spiritual significance for the local Buddhist community. Villagers ...