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Bhutan: The Temple of the Divine Madman and His Ubiquitous Symbol

On the same day we visited the majestic Punakha  Dzong, we also got to visit another highlight in  Punakha  Valley – the Chimi Lakhang.  It is  a temple dedicated to one of Bhutan’s revered saint and cultural hero, Drukpa Kunley.   It was a fun and interesting visit.  Firstly, we got to enjoy a beautiful short hike in the spectacular valley to reach the temple on a hillock. Secondly,  we  finally got to understand the hype about this legendary figure and the ubiquitous phallic symbols that are associated with... Read more