Zhabdrung Kuchoe or the Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal observed on the 10th day of the third month in the Bhutanese calendar marks the passing of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at Punakha Dzong in 1651.
The day is observed across the country in remembrance of Zhabdrung’s pivotal role in unifying the nation with thousands of devotees lighting butter lamps to honour his legacy.
