The Flaming Wheel allows the Monarch to travel wherever he wishes at great speed. The Precious Jewel is made of lapis lazuli and fulfills the wishes of the Monarch and...
The Treasure Vase symbolizes the treasures of the Buddhist doctrine. The Endless Knot symbolizes love. The Victorious Banner proclaims the victory of Buddhism and virtue over sin. The Wheel of...
Archery: Bhutan’s national sport, it is played year-round. The bows and arrows are made of a special species of bamboo and each match has women cheering for their team and...
The Raven Crown The Raven Crown by Michael Aris: It is an account of the modern history of Bhutan as seen by the 20th-century Wangchuk dynasty, which has ruled the kingdom...
Tsechus – Tourists get to see Bhutanese dressed in their finest attire at religious gatherings called Tsechus. A number of colourful mask dances are performed here to purify the onlookers....
Bhutan elected its first female minister, Aum Dorji Choden when the cabinet was conferred office by His Majesty the King. She will be heading the Ministry of Works and Human...
Following Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assurance of continued support to Bhutan in the light of the recent controversy over India cutting fuel subsidies to the kingdom, RailTel, the telecom arm...
Chorten – It represents the Buddha’s mind and is erected in memory of an eminent lama or to ward off evil spirits. Lhakhang – Temples which are fairly small buildings...
