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What
to see in PUNAKHA
Punakha Dzong |
PUNAKHA Dzong : Built strategically at the Junction of
Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
to serve as the religious and administrative center of the
region. Damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake,
the Dzong has been fully restored by the present King. The Dzong
is open for visitors during Punakha festival and in summer
months when the monk body moves to Thimphu.
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CHIMI LHAKHANG/TEMPLE : Chimi lhakhang (1hr walk approx from the motor road) of
the Divine Madman who is popularly known as Drukpa Kuenley. He inherited the
Divine madman title since he revolted against the orthodox Buddhism in his time.
He taught the people that religion is an inner feeling and it’s not necessary
that one should be an ordained monk. He is believed as a symbol of fertility and
most childless couples go to his temple for blessing. The translation of the
life of Drukpa Kuenley is done by Keith Dowan –Drukpa Kuenley-The Divine. exquisite postage stamps.
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Chimi Lhakhang |
Drukpa Kuenley (divine madman)
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Khamsum Yueling
KHAMSUM YUELING temple on a hill: This temple
has the best present day architecture and is being built by the crown
prince’s mother Ashi Tsering Yangdon Wangchuck.
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