When Was Dechenphu Lhakhang Built?

On our way back to hotel, we will visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize).

Who established the monastery at Dechenphu?

In course of time jop Kuenzang Dorji was made the chief lama of Tango in place of Dampa. Dampa had by then gone to Paro to establish Chang Namkor Monastery. Later, he lived in his newly founded monastery at Dechenphu. Dampa lived for about 100 years.

Who is the deity of Dechenphu?

Our Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck (visionary king )initiated the most significant restoration of Geynyen Neykhang. Therefore, the main deity at Dechenphu Lhakhang is the chief deity of Pelden Drukpa and protects the kingdom of Bhutan (The land of happiness ).

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