Tingbung ‘Rigdzin
Tharling’ Gonpa is located in Tingbung village in upper Dzongu area and follows
Nyingmapa Sect. A Monk called
Lama Tambi built it in 1843. Earlier all the devotees attended to Tholung Gonpa which is situated at
upper Dzongu. This gonpa however, caters the religious needs of the locals. It
functions all the major ceremonies with annual Mask Dance called Drak-mar Chham in winter. It has
62 monks and 36 Nyamos (nun), who attend the monthly periodical pujas. |
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