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Buddha Dordenma statue Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan Last Updated: 08/05/2022 |
| Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, will be made of bronze and gilded in gold. | |
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Thimphu Place » City Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, a small country located in the eastern Himalayas of South Asia. Thimphu is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and is surrounded by mountains and forests. It has a population of around 120,000 people and is the political, economic, and cultural center of Bhutan. 105 views 💖 1Bhutan |
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Memorial Chorten Place » Historical Place The National Memorial Chorten, also known as Thimphu Chorten or Chhoten Lam, is a stupa (a dome-shaped Buddhist monument) located in the heart of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. It was built in 1974 to honor the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), who is often referred to as the father of modern Bhutan. 461 views 💖 3Chhoten Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan |