Legend has it that the Golang Draktsen, also known as Dorji Jurmey is said to be the son of Naga(ཀླུ). Golang Draktsen is classified as a Tsen(བཙན) and is deity (Neydak) of Zhongar.
During that time, a beautiful and stunning girl from Tokari under Tsamang Gewog known as Panchen Zangmo, descendant of Panchen's home, was in love with Golang Draktsen. It is said that she can substitute hundreds of girls in her village in terms of work and beauty.
It is believed that in the night, Golang Draktsen changes into a handsome, young and strong Boegarp who is a head-turner of the girls when passed by. In the day, it changes into a gigantic snake.
Therefore, in the evening, the deity Golang Draktsen always comes to Panchen Zangmo's home by changing into a handsome Boegarp and in the early morning, before rooster alarms, he went to his place, Neykhang.
Eventually, Penchen Zangmo was doubtful of him and she hung a thread on his Doktha(lace) of the Gho, when he went from her home in the early morning. Afterwards, she followed him through the thread and reached his Neykhang. To her astonishment, she found a gigantic snake whereby she was terrified. That moment was the time, whereby her life was taken by him, who succumbed to the dead later.Subsequently, it is said that she was reborn in his sphere as a deity.
People of Mongar Chiwog, Tsamang and Saling Gewog consider Golang Draktsen as their guardian deity and Kelha (birth god) and seek refuge to protect them.
Consequently, the Kathrap of Golang Draktsen and Penchen Zangmo can be found in Mongar Dzong today and on the 29th day of 10 month of the Lunar month, grand offerings were made to them, although daily offerings were done by the kyoenyer (caretaker).
So, visit Mongar Dzong and get blessed!
Reference
Pema(2021). Guardian Deities of Mongar Dzongkhag; National Museum of Bhutan, Paro.
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