Memorial Chorten

Also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a prominent landmark and religious site in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Built in 1974 in memory of the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is often referred to as the “Father of Modern Bhutan,” the chorten serves as a center for prayer and meditation. Unlike traditional stupas that typically contain relics, the Memorial Chorten houses a photograph of the late king and various religious statues, making it a unique blend of a shrine and a stupa. The structure is adorned with intricate carvings and paintings depicting Buddhist deities and symbols.Also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a prominent landmark and religious site in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Built in 1974 in memory of the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is often referred to as the “Father of Modern Bhutan,” the chorten serves as a center for prayer and meditation. Unlike traditional stupas that typically contain relics, the Memorial Chorten houses a photograph of the late king and various religious statues, making it a unique blend of a shrine and a stupa. The structure is adorned with intricate carvings and paintings depicting Buddhist deities and symbols.