Dzong (fortified monastery) in Paro, 17th c.
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Punakha Dzong is considered to be the most
beautiful building Bhutan's, 17th c.
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Prayer wheels in the wall of a monastery.
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Thimphu is the world's only capital without
traffic lights.
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Lama Drukpa Kunley (1455-1529) killed according
a legend a demon with his penis. Since then his penis
protects houses in Bhutan against bad demons.
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Bhutanese with prayer wheels visiting
a monastery.
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Taktshang monastery is situated high up on a rock.
It was built in 17th c. In 1998 a fire completely
destroyed the building. By 2005 the monastery
was reconstructed. |
A house in Paro with chillies. In Bhutan are chilies not only
a spice but also an entire dish.
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Tshechu (religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche)
in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: monks ceremony. |
Tshechu in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: monks ceremony.
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Tshechu in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: monks ceremony. |
Tshechu in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: dance of the
rakshas. |
Tshechu in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: dance of the
rakshas.
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Tshechu in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: dance of the
rakshas.
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Trongsa Dzong (16th c.) belongs to the most
formidable in Bhutan.
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Trongsa Dzong.
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Tamshing Choedpa Phala festival,
Bumthang.
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Bhutanese in their best apparel watching a
festival.
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Shutters in a monastery in Bumthang.
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One of the Four Heavenly Kings - mural painting
in a monastery.
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