Rinchen Gakhil Adventures

21/02/2024

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20/02/2023

On this most auspicious of days, we join the people of Bhutan in offering our heartfelt wishes to our beloved Druk Gyalpo, along with our collective prayers for His Majesty’s eternal wellbeing.

We also wish Losar Tashi Delek to all Bhutanese for a happy and prosperous year of the Rabbit.

Digital Art: Our Druk Gyalpo, by Chimi R Namgyal

20/02/2023

Everyone’s favourite Dzong is back on our feed once again because we can’t get enough of its stunning vistas! Punakha Dzong, also known as Punthang Dewa Chenpoi Phodrang (Palace of Great Bliss) is a sight to behold. Standing at the confluence of the two rivers, Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu, the fortress functioned as the centre of governance until 1955. Today, it serves as the winter residence of the central monastic body and the administrative centre of Punakha Dzongkhag. Important national events such as the Royal Wedding and Coronation of The King were also held at the Punakha Dzong.
📸 Biswaroop Mukherjee

20/02/2023

“Happy Birthday Your Majesty”🇧🇹

31/01/2023

https://yellow.bt/2023/01/31/bhutan-calendar-for-february-2023

30/01/2023

Druk Wangyel Festival takes place every year on 13th December at Dochula mountain pass, a short drive away from the capital Thimphu. Against the breath-taking backdrop of the Himalayan mountain range, many sacred dances are performed at the festival retelling the bravery and sacrifices of the Royal Bhutan Army. An equally unique dance is the ‘Dance of Guardian Deities’ which is performed in reverence of the main protector deities of dharma (choesung).

29/01/2023

Chunipa Losar is celebrated in many parts of Bhutan - especially the east - on the first day of the 12th month in the lunar calendar, which falls on January 22 this year. The day is also known as the ‘Traditional Day of Offering’ as it is believed that on this day the people of Bhutan made their offering of grains to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the 17th century unifier of Bhutan, at Punakha Dzong. It’s a day when families come together to eat good food, play games such as archery, or go out on picnics. We wish you and your family a happy Chunipa Losar, and an abundance of peace, prosperity, love and kindness.
Losar Tashi Delek.

29/01/2023

Every year, humans produce 300 million tonnes of plastic waste, including 11 million tonnes that eventually wind up in the ocean. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our seas.

We all have a role to play to : refuse plastic cutlery & straws, use refillable water bottles, bring your own shopping bags & avoid ocean-harming products.

📸: Street art by Von Wong at 2022 UN Ocean Conference

29/01/2023

Now that travel has mostly returned to normal, and the chaos of the summer 2022 travel season with its pent-up demand, staffing shortages and operational

29/01/2023

His Holiness Kathok Situ Rinpoche in Zhanag (ཞྭ་ནག་) or Black Hat dance attire at the ongoing Dudjom Tersar Vajrakilaya Drubchen at Duedul Choten, Samtse.

Rinpoche performed Kago rituals ( expelling of negative spirits ) in Zhanag to the devotees gathered at Drubchen.

28 January 2023.

Source: Kathok Baylangdra Monastery FB Page

~GBoW Admins

29/01/2023

08/12/2022

Alert your friends!
Every year on 13th December, a unique festival, Druk Wangyel Tshechu is held in honour of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Royal Bhutan Army at the mountain pass of Dochula. Dochula, with stunning backdrop of snow-clad Himalayan mountain ranges is an hour’s drive away from Thimphu, enroute to Punakha.
The 108 Druk Wangyel chortens (stupa) at Dochula are a landmark for travellers as they cross Dochula pass. The 108 chortens were built as a tribute to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo. The Druk Wangyel honours His Majesty and is a celebration of the stability and progress that His Majesty has brought to the nation.