Mongar and I

Sneaking at Yakgang Lhakhang facing towards my house, listening to the melodies of the birds and insects, and pouring out whatever comes to my mind, I felt relaxed today.

Mongar Dzong

I started reading some histories about Zhongar Dzong early in the morning and took some time looking at the Mountain which was located above Yakgang, where a golden stupa can be seen. It was Pongchola Lhakhang and I was reminded of the old bygone days at Mongar, which I felt nostalgic about. 

As I am transferred to the Dzongkhag, where I was born and completed my higher education, I feel blessed but at the same time heavy prior to the job that I am mandated to.

Interestingly, I came across the ideology behind the name Mongar. It was stated that an Indian King called Indara was perplexed when he reached the site where Mongar Dzong was built as the wild boars and animals dispersed due to his arrival. He spends the night making a camp and therefore, in Sharchop, when we are perplexed, not knowing what to do, we call it 'Mong' and Gar is a 'Camp'.

As the name is interestingly derived from such incident, I am also perplexed looking at the number of gewogs, Lhakhangs, Chortens and also the culture and traditions. I personally feel that Mongar Dzongkhag is made up of a diverse range of culture and traditions. The workload ahead will be a big challenge that I should face.

Peldrup and Me

As soon as I joined my office, my friend took me to Ngatshang to inspect the ruined Jarungkhashor Chorten and the Lhakhang. 

Some damage in the walls of the Chorten unevenly made me wonder why it was damaged in such a way. It was in the process of getting approval from the Department of Culture to renovate. Looking and listening to the background of Chorten, it was an old monument and needs to be preserved. 

A kongbu needs 70 kg of Butter(inside Lhakhang)

Along the way towards the Lhakhang owner's home, we met a Laughing Buddha crafted beautifully from wood. If painted would attract everyone's eye. 

As I was traveling for the first time to Gewogs of the Mongar, "May Mongar treat me well!"