Tsirang Neykhang & Central Hindu-Buddhist Heritage Shrine
Positioned prominently near the entrance of Damphu town, this sacred complex is the most popular and culturally significant community sanctuary in Tsirang. Serving as the primary regional Neykhang (residence of the local protective guardian deities), the site is uniquely celebrated for harmoniously integrating Bhutanese Buddhist shrine traditions with southern Bhutanese Hindu heritage, featuring intricately crafted shrines dedicated to local guardian spirits alongside revered Hindu deities like Shiva and Durga.
A visit here provides an authentic and heartwarming perspective on the close-knit, interfaith coexistence that defines Tsirang’s community life. Throughout the day, local residents, civil servants, and travelers on the southern highway stop by to light butter lamps, receive blessings for safe journeys, and offer prayers for prosperous harvests. The open stone courtyard is lined with prayer wheels, flowering marigold gardens, and hillside viewing terraces that offer panoramic vistas over the terraced slopes of the Damphu valley.
