Jambay Lhakhang Drup- Naked festival

Those wishing to experience a mystical dance festival in the town of Bumthang can join this Jambay Lhakhang Drup-Naked festival. Over the course of five days, the Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is observed by the locals. It is an intriguing celebration that is held to honor the founding of the Jambay Lhakhang Temple

 The Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival in Bhutan is a very well-known event in the country and is hosted in the ancient Jambay Lhakhang, which dates back to the 7th century. This temple is one of the 108 that were constructed by Srongtsen Gampo, the Tibetan King, in a single day. Guru Rimpoche was summoned to Bhutan from Nepal by the local King of Bumthang, who's name was Sindhu. This was done in order to tame the bad spirits that were causing mayhem in the valley. At twelve in the morning, a group of sixteen guys will do a dance that is completely naked. This is one of the more unusual dances that may be seen at this festival. However, the main dance is esoteric and therefore not shown openly but takes place inside the temple premises only. This dance was developed in an effort to divert the attention of the malevolent spirits who were preventing the construction of the temple. At twelve o'clock in the morning, the "Ter Cham" or "The Fire ceremony," more commonly referred to as the "naked dance," is carried out.

Along with getting to experience the mystical majesty of the Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival, you will also visit the central highlights of Bhutan like Thimpu, Paro, Punakha, and Gangtey. The Tiger’s Nest Monastery is also visited which lies slightly away from Paro. Numerous Dzongs and monasteries will also be visited and short hikes that showcase the natural beauty of the hills surrounding the Himalayas will be seen. Archery battles can also be seen during this festival. 

During the trip to experience the Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival, you will also get to experience the natural beauty, architecture, and culture of Bhutan. So join Accessible Adventure on this Mystical trip of a lifetime. 

 

Best Season Jambay Lhakhang Drup- Naked festival

There is no “Best Season” for the Jambay Lhakhang Drup Naked Dance Festival as the date is fixed according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. However, the dates for the festival are usually around November. For the year 2022, the Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is set to be celebrated from the 8th to the 11th of November. Dates for other years will be released in time by the Bhutanese authorities. 

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