According to astrologer Jamba (2022), Tashicholing lhakhang was initially built by Bodong Cholay Namgyel in the 15th century which was three storied structure. It was said that the son of Drubthob Thangthong Gyalpo’s son Kalwa Zangpo passed away at Merak. Thus, Bodong Cholay Mangyel who was a close companion of Drubthob Thangthong Gyalpo was invited to Merak to build a lhakhang as a cementation ground (pur khang). Later, the lhakhang was relocated and built as a one-storied structure by Sae Dopola in the 19th century. The foundation ruins of the old lhakhang above the current lhakhang can be seen even today. It was renovated in 1998 and jamthok was added. The place was blessed by Aum Jomo. The lhakhang is not open for three days if someone expires or gives birth. This tradition has been followed for generations and if it is not followed then the community would have to face bad consequences like wind storms, and heavy rain for days, and people and livestock would fall sick.