Dobji Dzong
Dobji Dzong is a dzong monastery in Bhutan, on a ridge on the national highway from Thimphu to Haa, Chukha District. It was built by Drukpa Kuenley's brother, Lam Ngawang Chogyel, in 1531.[1] and is located [2]. Today the dzong houses a monastic school with 35 monks. It was featured in the 2003 film Travellers and Magicians.
The utse (tower), which previously served as Dogar Penlop’s residence and later as a jail, is undergoing a Nu.36.4 million renovation funded by the King of Bhutan.[3]
The sacred statue of Jetsun Milarepa that is in the shrine, is believed to have been brought from Druk Ralung in Tibet.
References
- ^ Newspaper, Bhutan's Daily. "Dobji Dzong tries to shake off central jail tag". Kuensel Online. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "Features: Show". places.kmaps.virginia.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Newspaper, Bhutan's Daily. "Dobji Dzong tries to shake off central jail tag". Kuensel Online. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
