Gorsam Stupa: A Symbol of India's Sovereignty in Arunachal, Defying China's Claims

• Gorsam Stupa, near the Bhutan-Tibet trijunction, is vital for India's security and marks the McMahon-Shatra Line.
• China disputes this line, claiming Arunachal Pradesh as 'South Tibet' (Zangnan) and attempting to rename places like 'Qoidengarbo Ri' (Gorsam Chorten).
• The stupa holds historical significance as the 14th Dalai Lama spent his first night in India near it on March 31, 1959, after seeking asylum.
• Built by Lama Sangye Telthar in the 13th or 16th century, Gorsam Chorten is the largest Buddhist stupa in Arunachal Pradesh, resembling Boudhanath.
• The annual Gorsam Kora festival brings together local Monpas and Bhutanese, reinforcing deep historic and cultural ties in the region.