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Jampa lhakhang, Bumthang.(social studies)

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    Jampa Lhakhang. Jampa Lhakhang was built by a Tibetan King is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Considered one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, Jampa Lhakhang was built by a Tibetan King. As per the historical accounts, the king is said to have built 108 temples in one day across modern day Tibet, Bhutan and some region of Northern India. The task was carried out to subdue an evil ogress who was believed to have thwarted the spread of Buddhism. Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jampa Lhakhang in Bumthang are believed to be part of the 108 temples built by the King. Jampa Lhakhang is located in Bumthang valley. In 1885, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck, the first King of Bhutan constructed a Kalachakra – wheel of time in the temple to commemorate the victory over what is considered the last significant civil war in the history of Bhutan, the battle of Changlimithang. The name Jampa Lhakhang is derived from the temple’s

Mebartsho.(The Burning lake).

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The burning lake was founded by the  Buddhist saint Terton Pema Lingpa. When Pema lingpa was working as a blacksmith in tang  valley, he was visited by an old man who aske for food and when pema linpa returned , the old man have disappeared but have left something for Pema Lingpa. A scrol which instructs him that along with five friends on full moon night to Nyalingdra cliff where you shall fulfill your destiny. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is believed that Tertons are born with a purpose of discovering spiritual treasures hidden by their master Guru Padmasambhava. One such Terton was born in Bumthang district in the 15th century. According to the narrative, Pema Lingpa had a vision where it was revealed to him that a treasure lay hidden in the lake. The local ruler and the community cynical of his claim, Pema Lingpa leapt into the lake with a burning butter lamp and is said to have reemerged from the lake with the treasures and the butter lamp still lit. Hence the lake was named Mebar Tsho

Parts of flower.

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    Parts of flower Well,  Most of us know about petals and stems, as a part of flower. But for people with curious minds, here are more thorough rundown of what makes a flower a flower.  Petal Petals are what give a flower its unique shape, and are often brightly colored to attract insects and critters, which unwittingly aid in the fertilization of ovules through pollination. Sepal These are the small, leaf-like parts growing at the base of the petals. They serve to protect the flower before it blossoms. Peduncle This refers to the stem or stalk of a flower. Receptacle This is the thickened part at the bottom of the flower which holds its major organs. Pistil This is the female organ of the flower. It consists of four major parts: Stigma –  The head of the pistil. The stigma receives pollen, which will begin the process of fertilization. Style –  This is the name for the stalk of the pistil. When pollen reaches the stigma, it begins to grow a tube through the style called a pollen tub