Talo Monastery
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| Talo Monastery | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Festivals | The Talo festival takes place in the quaint village of Talo at Talo Monastery, approximately one hour drive from Punakha and situated at an elevation of 2800 m. The three-day festival is particularly popular for its mask and atsara dances. Indigenous to this festival is the classical dance (Zungdra) by Talo dance group. The three songs of Mani sum, which includes the Zungdra set is performed at the end of each day. The festival besides its religious significance, is an opportunity for villagers and families to come together and celebrated. |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhutan |
| Country | Bhutan |
Talo Monastery ༼རྟ་ལོག་དགོན་པ༽ is a Buddhist monastery located on the hills above Punakha at an elevation of 2800m. It is the most important and scared monastery in Bhutan, since it is directly connected to the mind manifestation of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is commonly known as Talo Geompa or Talo Sangngak Choling Monastery.
It is founded by Chogtul Jigme Singye, the fourth reincarnation of Lam Thripa.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Talo Monastery in Punakha, Top Attractions in Punakha | HeavenlyBhutan". www.heavenlybhutan.com. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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