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Memorial Chorten (Thimphu Chorten)
Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan
Memorial Chorten, also known as Thimphu Chorten, is one of Bhutan’s most important religious landmarks and a prominent symbol of the capital city, Thimphu.
Built in 1974 in memory of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third King of Bhutan, it serves as a place of prayer, meditation, and devotion for both locals and visitors. The white stupa, adorned with golden spires and intricate Buddhist artwork, reflects Bhutan’s deep spiritual traditions.
Throughout the day, worshippers can be seen walking around the chorten while spinning prayer wheels and offering prayers, making it a vibrant center of Bhutanese Buddhist life and culture.
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Doeboom Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Memorial Chorten (Thimphu Chorten) is located in Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan.
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