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Bhutan: Paro Chumphu (A. Maki Archive)

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Paro Chumphu (site name: Chumphu; location: Paro district) Chumphu Lhakhang was built by the 9th Je Khenpo Shakya Rinchen (shAkya rin chen, 1710-1759, r. 1744-1755). The main image is of Dorje Phagmo (rdo rje phag mo; Skt. Vajravarahi).

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