15th Feb, 2008

New thongdrol was unfurled in Thimphu Tashichho Dzong

New thongdrol was unfurled in Thimphu Tashichho Dzong A new thongdrol of Kuenkhen Pema Karpo was unfurled to the public at the Tashichhodzong yesterday morning.

His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Their Majesties the queens, and their royal highnesses the princes and princess were also present at the unfurling.

Hundreds of people gathered in the courtyard of the Tashichhodzong to offer their prayers and receive blessings from the new thongdrol.
The thongdrol was embroidered using silk and brocade. It took almost three years to complete.

Buddhists believe that their sins are washed away if they get a glimpse of a Thongdrol.

The construction of new Kuenkhen Pema Karpo thongdrol was initiated by Sungkhop Gyeltshen. Kuenkhen Pema Karpo is one of the most important figures in the lineage of Drukpa Kagyu sect of Buddhism.

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