The First Model Dzong
Dobji dzong is considered to be the first model dzong in Bhutan. The name Dogar, which means white border, is a reference to the five white boulders in the village of Dogar.
Dobjie Lhakhang
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| way to holy spring |
The dzong is build in 1531 by Ngawang chogyal, the brother of chojie Drukpa kuenley, who is popularly known as the "THE Divine mad man "legend has followed the spring originating below the throne of jetsun Milarepa in Tibet.
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| holy spring |
The source of the spring was found to be rock located on the current location of dobji dzong, which was then chosen for its religious significance.
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