The phallus, for centuries, has had the most loyal following in Bhutan. Picture Caption: dementievskiy The Bhutanese believe that the phallus is a symbol of vigor and therefore aids in fertility. They also believe that the phallus chases away malicious gossip and offers protection from evil. It is painted on...
Monasteries the word over have a long tradition of hospitality. Since time immemorial, weary travelers have found them to be places of solace and safety. This tradition is now dying out. Picture Courtesy: Unma Desai Indeed, very few people realize that in our frantic lives, monasteries offer much needed respite...
The small cone shaped clay castings often found in sacred openings are called tsa-tsas. These earthen offerings date back thousands of years with its origin in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Bhutan and India. Picture Courtesy: lifepart2andbeyond.com The process of making them has been handed down through generations along with...
Acontinuous wave of foothills and valleys, the highland hamlets of Merak and Sakteng that lie in the far east of Bhutan opened up to tourism only in 2010. It is remote simply because it is a land apart in terms of geography, flora, fauna and local culture. Picture Courtesy: BBC...
The Bhutanese staple - red rice is rich in mineral content because it has been grown for generations in the same manner at high altitudes and irrigated with glacial water. The minerals from the water help retain its complex, rich, nutty and earthy flavor. Red rice has been the staple...
