Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
Situated at an altitude of 1500 meters above the sea level, the name “Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten “ translates to “ The Stupa of the Supreme Victory for the well being of Three Realms.” The stupa is built above Nyizergang village and is at a mild hike distance of about 30 minutes.
History
The construction of the temple began in 1992 concluding in 1999, however it took until 2004 to wrap up the surrounding works.
It was built by Her Majesty the Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck ; the works were initiated by Bartsham Lam Kinzang Wangdi known as Lama Nyingkula.
The Temple layout
1. 1st / Ground Floor of Main Temple
Statue of Vajrakilaya family
-statues of animals in the intermediate state.
-the main shrine holds a 15 foot statue of VajrKilaya
2. 2nd/ Middle Floor
The temple is mainly dedicated to the deities of 3 realms known as Khamsum.
-Main central figure of Khamsum.
-statue of Guru Drukpa holding bow and arrow.
-statue of local deity Aup Gomo.
-3. Third / Top Floor
-The main central figure is of Lama Gongdhu.
-Statue of Guru Drukpa Marchen
-Statue of Lama Drukpa Kuenley
Surrounding the temple we can find the 8 different types of Stupa with 108 numbers of enlightenment stupa.
Around the main stupa we can find the statues of 4 guardian kings or 4 Lokapalas.