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ceremony · school

Prince Jigyel Ugyen is the second son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck from Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. He has an older sister, Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen Wangchuck, as well as four half-brothers and four half-sisters.

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Marchang is a type of alcohol offering in tantric Buddhism, which we have already discussed. Literally marchang refers to chang or alcohol with mar or butter.

dance · ceremony

This ground purification ceremony is also performed on the occasions of the building of dzongs, temples, stupas etc. Costume: Large black hat, felt boots, long colourful brocade gown, no mask.

Bhutan·music · dance

Bhutanese people from different parts of the country have gathered in Thimphu to celebrate and pay homage to 25 years of the coronation of the great fourth, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

dance · ceremony

This is a dance in honour of Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, popularly known as ‘Guru Rimpoche’ (Padmasambhava, Pema Jugne).

ceremony · dance

Bhutan is a region that is steeped in Buddhism, with monasteries, temples, chorten,1 mani stones, Mani prayers, prayer-flags and, of course, monks almost everywhere.

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Gedu is famous for its renowned University and for the gloomy weather in Bhutan. Gaedu College of Business Studies is a government college under the Royal University of Bhutan, offering business and management education in Bhutan.

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The Monk Body of Bhutan is known for taking the responsibility for establishing social harmony and happiness throughout the nation.

music · ceremony

A country identity is defined by its culture and tradition. Bhutan Festival; Among the most visible aspects of these features is traditional of Performing Arts.

Afghanistan·ceremony

Afghan men walk through a rocky path wearing traditional Afghani dresses with turbans while some of them wear caps they carry a plastic container. They perform Wudu before going to offer their prayers.

Afghanistan·ceremony

Afghan men perform Wudu before going to offer their prayers. Wudu involves washing the hands, mouth, nostrils, arms, head and feet with water and is an important part of ritual purity in Islam.

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Afghan men walk through a rocky path wearing traditional Afghani dresses with turbans while some of them wear caps they carry a plastic container. They perform Wudu before going to offer their prayers.

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Supporters and well-wishers of Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national under arrest in Pakistan at a prayer event for his release.

river · ceremony

A person speaks about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra while traveling, he says, "In course of destination to Mount Kailash, we travel different destination points like Nyalam, Saga, Paryang and Mansarovar lake.

river · ceremony

Colourful prayer flags being decorated at Mt. Kailash. These colours(red, blue, yellow, white and green)represent elements like air, fire, water, and earth.

river · hills

The scared Chiu Gompa, which is built right onto a steep hill and it looks as if it has been carved right out of the rock in Manasarovar in Western Tibet. There are Chortens, prayer flags and prayer wheels near the Chiu Gompa.

United Kingdom·ceremony

Writer Mala Sen speaks about her book ' Bandit Queen. She says "I came to India about a week ago because my publishers in London are planning to reprint the book and they wanted me to update it because the last edition of the book ends wit…

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Sri Lankan kids recite prayers as they start to eat their lunch at a free education center in Morawaka. This education ceter is a part of Morawaka Tea Estate in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka·temple · architecture

Sri Lankan Muslim devotees offer namaz in Jami-Ul-Alfar mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah.

farmland · ceremony

Vijayadashami also known as Dasara, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

farmland · ceremony

People burn crackers without proper care and precaution which could lead to fire accidents, burns and injuries.

farmland · ceremony

Vijayadashami also known as Dasara, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

farmland · ceremony

Vijayadashami also known as Dasara, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.