Changangkha Lhakhang

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Changangkha Lhakhang is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Thimphu, Bhutan. Founded in the 12th century by Lama Phajo Drugom Zhigpo, this ancient temple sits perched on a ridge overlooking the Thimphu valley. It serves as a significant place of worship and pilgrimage for Bhutanese people. The temple is renowned for its intricately designed architecture and houses impressive statues and sacred relics, including a central statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig in Bhutanese), the Buddha of Compassion. Visitors often come to seek blessings, particularly for the well-being of children, and to spin the large prayer wheels that line the courtyard.

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