Geographical LocationChhume valley, Bumthang district
Description
Stone Temple with a large wooden gallery located on the right side of the Trongsa-Jakar highway at the entrance of Gyetsa village.
History
Unknown to date
Architectural style / school and related art works:
Small stone and wood house-style temple with a main statue of Thugchije, the deity of compassion, Avalokiteshvara with 11 heads.
Social cultural function
Community temple looked after by a caretaker. Community and individual rituals are carried out in the temple.
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Thugchije Lhakhang
Description
Stone Temple with a large wooden gallery located on the right side of the Trongsa-Jakar highway at the entrance of Gyetsa village.
History
Unknown to date
Architectural style / school and related art works:
Small stone and wood house-style temple with a main statue of Thugchije, the deity of compassion, Avalokiteshvara with 11 heads.
Social cultural function
Community temple looked after by a caretaker. Community and individual rituals are carried out in the temple.