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Monks entering for prayers.
Monks sit on floor during long periods of worship that includes drumming, chimes & horns. We watched from the 2nd floor gallery but no pictures allowed.
Bhutan
February 15th 2013 I lost a day of touring due to illness but am finally back. Punakha is the winter retreat for Bhutan's king because of the lower altitude and moderate temperature. We are visiting at an ideal time as just once a year there are pilgrimages to the majestic Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness) which serves as a monastery and Bhutan's religious administrative headquarters. 15 days prior t
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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
