Chimi Lhakhang
Chimi Lhakhang
fighting evil spirits with erected phallus symbols in Bhutan
Location:
Chimi Lhakhang
Duration:
Monday, August 21, 2017
Personal highlights
- Chimi Lhakhang: Buddhist temple and monastery blessed by Drukpa Kunley
- Drukpa Kunley: known as the "Divine Madman" or "Fertility Saint" (1455–1529)
- Kunley's penis: known as "Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom" for fighting evil spirits
- Phallus in Bhutan: painted on walls and statues on roofs to drive away evil spirits
- Pilgrim: women from all over the world visit this place to get blessed and pregnant
Image sources
- Erected penis on all the walls near Lobesa
- Gilded door and entrance to the temple
- Monk praying at the Chimi Lhakhang Temple
- Entrance gate to the Chimi Lhakhang Temple
- Young and old people sitting near the temple