Tashi-tagye: The Eight Lucky Signs
In Bhutan, Trashi Tagye or the Eight Lucky Signs; Dug (The Parasol), Bumpa (The Vase), Dungkar (The Conch), Ser-nya (The Golden Fish), Pema (The Lotus), Palbheu (The Knot of Eternity), Gyaltshen (The Banner of Victory) and Khorlo (The Dharma Wheel) are considered auspicious. It is believed that the gods in Tusheeta Heaven had offered these objects to Gautama Buddha after he attained enlightenment. Hence, they are considered as signs of good fortune. They are painted everywhere
#trashi tagye or the eight lucky signs
#dug (the parasol)
#bumpa (the vase)
#dungkar (the conch)
#ser-nya (the golden fish)
#pema (the lotus)
#palbheu (the knot of eternity)
#gyaltshen (the banner of victory) and khorlo
Bhutan
20/7/2025