Bhutanese architecture at its best
As evidenced in the Punakha Dzong
Category Archive: Tibet, Bhutan, and the Himalayas
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Carvings and paintings
All beautiful and quaint, even. Some of you may recognize these, as that little corner of the Punakha dzong always attracts me, at each visit. It may have the same effect on you…
Long life
A ever-popular theme, this image speaks about longevity to the Bhutanese.
Faithful defender of the West
With his red face and stupa in hand he is the last of our four guardians
Guardian of the South
… with a sword. Always.
And here is the Protector of the North
In his left hand he always hold a mongoose with a jewel in its mouth. He is the protector symbol of wealth.
Kabney art
How to tie a kabney, this most official scarf, in just a few steps
