Samtse’s sacred Mahakal Dham

Amidst the lush forests and towering mountains of Bukay in Samtse lies a sacred site that has been drawing pilgrims for centuries.

The Mahakal Dham is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil. The temple is believed to be one of the oldest in Bhutan, and it is said to be one of the sites where Lord Shiva meditated and performed penance.

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