Nabji

Nabji (མནའ་སྦྱིས། in Dzongkha) is a village in Trongsa District in central Bhutan.[1]

Nabji
མནའ་སྦྱིས།
Nabi
Nabji is located in Bhutan
Nabji
Nabji
Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°11′27.73″N 90°31′3.81″E
Country Bhutan
DistrictTrongsa District
Time zoneUTC+6 (BTT)

Geography

Nabji village surrounded by vast paddy fields

The Nabji village sits on the south-west lap of a subsidiary mountain which originates from the Black Mountains (Bhutan) range. The village falls within the heart of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. A river which is called as Zhillingchhu flows from the southern side of the village.

History and etymology

The place name "Nabji" came from Na Boe which literally means taking an oath. It is believed that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche mediated peace between two Kings in this place and made them to take an oath to never create problems in future.[2] A temple which stands by this name still exists in this village.

References

  1. "Korphu". www.trongsa.gov.bt. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Bhutan Cultural Atlas - Nabji Lhakhang". bhutanculturalatlas.clcs.edu.bt. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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