Name: | Lhendrup Chokorling lhakhang |
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Identity: | Lhakhang |
Level: | Registered Heritage Building |
Category: | Heritage Building |
Founder: | Dasho Dorji Tempa's grandparents |
Constructed(Year|Century): | 0 | 00 |
No. of Floor | 1floor |
Main Wall | Stone masonry |
Location: | Shonphu, Trashigang |
Current Use: | Original |
Ownership: | Government |
Coodinates: | 27.33485⁰N and 91.64454⁰E |
Lhendrup Chokhorling lhakhang is popularly known as Dunjur lhakhang. The elders and caretaker say it was built by Dasho Dorji Tempa’s grandparents but the name, as well as the year of construction, are unknown. The structure has the chukhor-mani inside the lhakhang is crafted with silver by Memey Daza from Bartsham and it is rotated by the stream which is believed to be Phochu (male) and Mochhu (female). The unique kilkhor (mandala) and masks were painted by Memey Tshering Tobgay. It was renovated in 1992 and currently, the lhakhang is undergoing renovation.