(Image 1) Zhabdrung Kuchoe
T oday 30th April, 10th day of the lunar month is a holy and an auspicious day and as today is observed as the Parinirvana anniversary of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel all over Bhutan. The whole country commemorates this day by paying homage to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Several religious rituals are performed in the temples in his honor. This day is spent by offering special prayers and lighting butter lamps by enthusiasts. Devotees also visit sacred sites on this day. Funerary services are also held in many places for this commemoration. Since this day is a national holiday in Bhutan, school, business and working people get a day off on this day. The following pictures display Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and the butter lamps that I offered today. Figure 2: Butter lamp offered at home Figure 1: Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Teaching about historical figures, such as Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, in a classroom can be an engaging and educational experience. By using these images, we can educat