National Memorial Chorten
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Chorten
Tibetan-style stupa and religious monument built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo. It serves as a central site for daily prayer, meditation, and circumambulation. Read more…
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Built in 1974, this Tibetan-style stupa honors the memory of the third Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan), Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The structure is a major religious landmark and a central site for daily worship, meditation, and annual festivals.
The monument is characterized by its golden spires and intricate religious artwork. The interior houses a temple with altars and statues of the Buddha and other deities, while the walls are decorated with complex mandalas. Large prayer wheels are located on the exterior grounds.
The site is open to the public. Local devotees perform circumambulation around the structure as part of their daily spiritual practice.
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