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Punakha Dzong

The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa Chhenpoi Phodrang (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss"), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one [...]

By |2018-12-20T17:52:34+00:00December 13th, 2018|Culture, Punakha|Comments Off on Punakha Dzong

Exquisite Dance of Manifestations

The local festivals known as Tshechu is vibrant throughout the country. Different places in Bhutan celebrate festivals as one of their annual events. The photo features one of the masked dance of Guru Padmasambhava's eight manifestations (Guru Tshen-Gyed) during Thimphu [...]

By |2022-11-16T18:23:23+00:00December 3rd, 2018|Culture, General|Comments Off on Exquisite Dance of Manifestations
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