Bhutan Travel Thimphu - Chimi Lhakhang Temple

 Bhutan Travel Thimphu - Chimi Lhakhang Temple (2018 0326)

Geographic coordinates 27.5270°N 89.8782°E

It stands on a round hillock and was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, after the site was blessed by the "Divine Madman" the maverick saint Drukpa Kunley (1455–1529) who built a chorten on the site.

‘Chimi Lhakhang’ is also known as ‘Fertility temple’. People pray there to have a children & the people who already have children they pray for their protection.

 

Entrance to Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Temple Ground











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