Name: | Ugyen Zhugthril Lhakhang |
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Identity: | Lhakhang |
Level: | Registered Heritage Building |
Category: | Heritage Building |
Founder: | Lama Drolo |
Constructed(Year|Century): | 1991 | 19 |
No. of Floor | 2floor |
Main Wall | Stone masonry, timber and mud |
Location: | Chhoekhor, Bumthang |
Current Use: | Original |
Ownership: | Private |
Coodinates: | 27.64079⁰N,90.73124⁰E |
Ugyen Zhugthril lhakhang was initially the mediation site of Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. It is said to be three layered body imprint of Guru Rinpoche with stone support which is believed to be built by 100000 Dakin. It is believed that it was the oldest pathway for travelers back then. Later, in 1991 lama Drolo built the two-storied lhakhang that enclosed the sacred stone with an adjacent altar with Guru Rinpoche statue inaugurate as the main relic. The lhakhang is privately owned and managed by the descendants of lama Drolo. The old existing lhakhang was extended in 1997 for the purpose of traditional healing and practices but after the death of lama, there is no one to take up the traditional treatment practices.