Intricate lattice window grill with dragon motif in central courtyard of Kyichu Lhakhang, a seventh-century Buddhist monastery, Paro, Bhutan

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Kyichu Lhakhang (also known as Kyerchu Temple or Lho Kyerchu) is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan, and is situated in Lango Gewog, 7km north from the main town of Paro in Bhutan. It was built in 659AD by the Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo and was said to have been visited by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) where he had concealed many spiritual treasures.

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Location: Bhutan
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