Bhutan’s phalluses warn off evil

In the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, it is not only the stunning scenery that surprises the eye. Driving from the country's only airport in Paro to the capital city of Thimphu, graphic and colourful paintings of penises adorn the white-washed walls of homes, shops and eateries. In many places, pictures of dragons and soft …

Kharam festival: To ward off evil and bad luck

Three-day Kharam festival in Chali and Tsakaling ends. The celebration was subdued because of the Covid-19 pandemic where gathering is disallowed, but the people of Tsakaling and Chali gewogs, Mongar went ahead with the Kharam festival. Kharamshing to ward off the evil forces in Chali gewog The Kharam festival is important and is more relevant …