In 1939 and 1944, the Tibetan attacked Dzong but thanks to its defenders, the attack was averted, and the palace survived to stand the test of time.

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In 1939 and 1944, the Tibetan attacked Dzong but thanks to its defenders, the attack was averted, and the palace survived to stand the test of time. And to commemorate the victory, they introduced a New Year Festival. They then built Gyal Gonkhang Chen Mo, meant to be “the great shrine for the protective victorious Lord.” Taken at @Punakha, Bhutan

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