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I skipped this plan, as suggested by Lubzang and discussed with them. So, we made a plan to go to “Bhddha Point” in Thimphu.
Lubzang called up his father asking, where is he? As he was around, we took his maruti van by dropping him at home and went to see “Bhddha Point” or “Buddha Statue”, which is on a hilltop and 54 meters high.
Buddha point is around 6 kilometers away from Thimphu city, took us 30 minutes to climb. View was amazing as always. We were enjoying the view of roadside house, green fields and stunning hills at the background under beautiful blue sky on this sunny day.
I was busy with shooting and Aakash was sitting on back seat, To Kill the silence I initiated a topic about “Aakash liking for Bhutanese girls”.
Which was very we;; taken forward by Lubzang.
“Aakash like Bhutanese girls a lot” – I sparked the discussion with these words.
“Shadi Karo lo Aakash” – Lubzang Said
“Shadi to kar lega, par Jhel Nahi Paaiga” - - added
Lubzang laughed loud on this.
“He can not marry to Bhutanese girls” – I added again giving clarity about his family background and obligations.
“he can get marry, that’s not a problem, but will not be able to live with Bhutanese girls” – Lubzang said again emphasizing on the fact of bearing with Bhutanese girls.
I asked – How can Aakash, get marry to a Bhutanese girl, being an outsider”.
“That’s not a problem”. He just have to find a Girl, who wants to marry him and rest is a cake walk” – he said
“So, the only thing required to get marry to a Bhutanese girl , is only a Girl” - I asked again
“yes” – He instantly replied.
“What about Family, Parents, Society” – I asked about the formalities from Society like marriage functions , registration etc.
“If boy and girl are ready, simply tell your family and her family” –
“Their acceptance is not important “ –
“Spend a night with her and you are a married man now” – he said
“So, there is no need of Marriage Functions, Ring Exchange etc” – I confirmed again
‘yes” – He again replied instantly.
I was surprised on this simple way of wedding. Isn’t it nice. When the bride and the groom is agreed, rest everything doesn’t matter. Also, the parents are also not burdened about a heavy costing function, dowry etc. Simply stay together.
To see and understand this discussion , watch Day 3, Episode 6 on my YouTube Channel Name – Camping Traveller India.
We reached on the “Buddha Point” now. As we came thru another road, we entered to the place from backside gate.
Buddha point is also known as “Buddha Dordenms” which has a 54 meters high golden color Sakyamuni Statue. The Statue of Lord Buddha is there is “Future Buddha”, because his hand is palmed down touching to the earth.
This is one of the largest Buddha Rupas in the world. There are many golden color status of Bodhisattava are made around the main status of Buddha.
The main gate is having 1000-foot steps, which one has to climb and reach at the main ground.
Timings of these places are 9:00 Am to 5:00 PM in summers and 9:00 Am to 4:00 PM in winters.
We spent a good 2 hours time. Around 1:00 PM, we started our return journey as we were feeling hungry now.
We thought of to a Authentic Bhutanese Restaurant, where all the Bhutanese people go for Local food items like Red Rice, Ema Datshi, Aeze and some more like that. We rushed to reach there before lunchtime of 1:00 PM because during the lunch break this restaurant is fully occupied with Government officers working in near by offices. They come here for lunch.
To see more details and about the food, we had in the restaurant, see my Video Day 3 – Episode 8 of Bhutan Series. Channel Name – Camping Traveller India.
Lubzang called up his father asking, where is he? As he was around, we took his maruti van by dropping him at home and went to see “Bhddha Point” or “Buddha Statue”, which is on a hilltop and 54 meters high.
Buddha point is around 6 kilometers away from Thimphu city, took us 30 minutes to climb. View was amazing as always. We were enjoying the view of roadside house, green fields and stunning hills at the background under beautiful blue sky on this sunny day.
I was busy with shooting and Aakash was sitting on back seat, To Kill the silence I initiated a topic about “Aakash liking for Bhutanese girls”.
Which was very we;; taken forward by Lubzang.
“Aakash like Bhutanese girls a lot” – I sparked the discussion with these words.
“Shadi Karo lo Aakash” – Lubzang Said
“Shadi to kar lega, par Jhel Nahi Paaiga” - - added
Lubzang laughed loud on this.
“He can not marry to Bhutanese girls” – I added again giving clarity about his family background and obligations.
“he can get marry, that’s not a problem, but will not be able to live with Bhutanese girls” – Lubzang said again emphasizing on the fact of bearing with Bhutanese girls.
I asked – How can Aakash, get marry to a Bhutanese girl, being an outsider”.
“That’s not a problem”. He just have to find a Girl, who wants to marry him and rest is a cake walk” – he said
“So, the only thing required to get marry to a Bhutanese girl , is only a Girl” - I asked again
“yes” – He instantly replied.
“What about Family, Parents, Society” – I asked about the formalities from Society like marriage functions , registration etc.
“If boy and girl are ready, simply tell your family and her family” –
“Their acceptance is not important “ –
“Spend a night with her and you are a married man now” – he said
“So, there is no need of Marriage Functions, Ring Exchange etc” – I confirmed again
‘yes” – He again replied instantly.
I was surprised on this simple way of wedding. Isn’t it nice. When the bride and the groom is agreed, rest everything doesn’t matter. Also, the parents are also not burdened about a heavy costing function, dowry etc. Simply stay together.
To see and understand this discussion , watch Day 3, Episode 6 on my YouTube Channel Name – Camping Traveller India.
We reached on the “Buddha Point” now. As we came thru another road, we entered to the place from backside gate.
Buddha point is also known as “Buddha Dordenms” which has a 54 meters high golden color Sakyamuni Statue. The Statue of Lord Buddha is there is “Future Buddha”, because his hand is palmed down touching to the earth.
This is one of the largest Buddha Rupas in the world. There are many golden color status of Bodhisattava are made around the main status of Buddha.
The main gate is having 1000-foot steps, which one has to climb and reach at the main ground.
Timings of these places are 9:00 Am to 5:00 PM in summers and 9:00 Am to 4:00 PM in winters.
We spent a good 2 hours time. Around 1:00 PM, we started our return journey as we were feeling hungry now.
We thought of to a Authentic Bhutanese Restaurant, where all the Bhutanese people go for Local food items like Red Rice, Ema Datshi, Aeze and some more like that. We rushed to reach there before lunchtime of 1:00 PM because during the lunch break this restaurant is fully occupied with Government officers working in near by offices. They come here for lunch.
To see more details and about the food, we had in the restaurant, see my Video Day 3 – Episode 8 of Bhutan Series. Channel Name – Camping Traveller India.
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