Gasa Dzong

Gasa Dzong or Gasa Tashi Tongmön Dzong near Gasa is the administrative center of Gasa Dzongkhag (district) in the northwestern region of Bhutan. The Dzong was built in the 17th century by Tenzin Drukdra the second Druk Desi over the site of a meditation place established by Drubthob Terkungpa in the 13th century. The Dzong was constructed as a bulwark against attacks from the north and named Tashi Tongmön Dzong. It was later expanded by the fourth Desi, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye.[1] Inside the Guardian's Temple (Mgon Khang) he placed ritual object and performed the consecration ceremony.[2]

Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong is located in Bhutan
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°54′14″N 89°43′39″E
Country Bhutan
Elevation
9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BTT)

In January 2008 Gasa Dzong was badly damaged by fire.[3]

History

Legend has it that when Zhabdrung was making his way to Bhutan, the deity of Gasa traveled to Tsari Kibuthang in Tibet to greet him. The Zhabdrung blessed the deity with the new name of ''Trashi Thongmoen''. Thus, the Dzong was also given the same name in 1648, since the deity was its protector. [4]

27°55′N 89°41′E

Sources
  • Lopen Kunzang Thinley; Khenpo Rigzin Wangchuck; Karma Wangdi; Sonam Tenzin (2008). Seeds of Faith: a comprehensive guide to the sacred places of Bhutan, Volume 1. Thimphu: KMT Press. pp. 298–301. ISBN 978-9993622420.

References
  1. Lopen Kunzang Thinley: 2008, p.300
  2. Seeds of faith. 1. Thimphu: KMT Publ. 2008. ISBN 978-99936-22-42-0.
  3. Needrup Zangpo (25 January 2008). "History ablaze in Gasa". Bhutan Observer. Thimphu. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
  4. Bstan-vdzin-rnam-rgyal, ed. (2008). Dzongs of Bhutan: fortresses of the Dragon kingdom (2. ed.). Thimphu: Bhutan Times. ISBN 978-99936-705-2-0.


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