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Seeds of Faith: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sacred Places of Bhutan vol. 1, pp. 121–125, KMT Publishers, Thimphu, Bhutan 2008. ISBN 99936-22-42-7; Bellows, Keith (2008). Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society. ISBN 978-1-4262-0336-7. OCLC 191922807.
Bhairabkunda Shiva Mandir or Daifam Shiv Mandir is one of the most important Hindu temples in Bhutan.It is the only Shakti Peetha in Bhutan. [1] It is located in the south east corner of Bhutan near the town of Jomotsangkha (Daifam) [2] and it shares border with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to East and Assam to the South. [3]
Paro (Dzongkha: སྤ་རོ་) is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. [1] It is an historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area. It is also home to Paro International Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro International Airport is served by Drukair.
It is listed on Bhutan's tentative list for UNESCO inclusion. [ 3 ] In 2016, to celebrate the birth of The Gyalsey , as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche , the Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay announced that the ...
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Kyichu Lhakhang is believed to have been a smaller structure when the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo erected this sacred building in the year 659, but a number of Buddhist saints and gurus added to the site until it became the spectacular temple it is today. Kyichu Lhakhang is situated between Tenchen Choeling nunnery, Taktsang and Sangchoekhor.
Druk Wangditse Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Thimphu, and considered an important heritage site of Bhutan. [1] As it is located only a 40-minute walk from Sangaygang in Thimphu, it is also a popular local picnic spot and visitor attraction.
'Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo: These twin temples, also known as the White and Black Temples, are considered sacred and are an important pilgrimage site. They showcase intricate Bhutanese architecture. [citation needed] 'Rongtse Nye: Rangtse Ney is a sacred abode of Guru Rinpoche and Khandro Yeshe Tsogyel in Haa district at an altitude of 1200 ...