Paintings at Punakha Dzong.
The second oldest dzong in Bhutan, it was begun in 1637 also on the order of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The dzong was significantly expanded from 1744-1763 during the reign of the 13th desi (the secular ruler, as opposed to the Je Khenpo, who is the chief abbot of Bhutan, and who holds equal power), Sherab Wangchuk. The dzong has suffered numerous fires and was significantly damaged by the 1897 earthquake. The current king has ordered all repairs to be done using traditional methods and materials.
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Kyichu Lhakhang (Paro).
Kyichu Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Paro District in Bhutan. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the country built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story
goes that a giant demoness lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were built in accordance with precise plans.
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Eastern Bhutan, on te way between Trashigang and Phongme.
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Bridge to Punakha Dzong.
The second oldest dzong in Bhutan, it was begun in 1637 also on the order of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The dzong was significantly expanded from 1744-1763 during the reign of the 13th desi (the secular ruler, as opposed to the Je Khenpo, who is the chief abbot of Bhutan, and who holds equal power), Sherab Wangchuk. The dzong has suffered numerous fires and was significantly damaged by the 1897 earthquake. The current king has ordered all repairs to be done using traditional methods and materials.
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Eastern Bhutan, on te way between Trashigang and Phongme.
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