Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

600-year-old iconic Chagzam bridge consecrated in Arunachal Pradesh

First Published: 25th January, 2021 20:31 IST

Safeguarding the cultural heritage of the region, the 12th Guru Tulku Rinpoche of the Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila, consecrated the 600-year-old iconic Chagzam Bridge under Mukto circle in

Safeguarding the cultural heritage of the region, the 12th Guru Tulku Rinpoche of the Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila, consecrated the 600-year-old iconic Chagzam Bridge under Mukto circle in Tawang district on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Rinpoche said, Chagzam, is the legacy to the people of the region, and people needs to value such cultural heritage that keeps the age old cultural identity alive.

Tongton Gyalpo, popularly known as Lama Chagzam Wangpo was a philosopher, poet, dramatist and an engineer was also believed to be a disciple of the first Dalai Lama. He built several iron bridges across Tibet, and eventually built the famous Chagzam iron suspension bridge.

The bridge was recently renovated by the villagers of Mogto, Gomkyaleng and Mirba. The villages also carried out a cleanliness drive at the bridge on Saturday and whitewashed both the entrance Dzongs as well as finish painting the roof.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Arunachal: Techi Kaso 7th BJP candidate set to get elected unopposed from Itanagar

However, the Election Commission is yet to make an official announcement

29th March 2024
Banner
Arunachal: 3 arrested in connection with Longding poll violence, situation continues to be tense

A suo moto case has been registered in this regard at the Longding Police Station, but the situation continues to be tense in the area

29th March 2024
Banner
Diyun-Bordumsa’s Independent candidate out of the poll race

AAPSU General Secretary Ritum Tali alleged that Chakma's nomination was not legal.

28th March 2024
Banner
Arunachal: Violence erupts in Longding during scrutiny of nomination papers

Longding SP, Dekio Gumja received injuries in the incident, after which the security forces, who were on duty resorted, opened blank fire to disperse the move.

28th March 2024
Banner
AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland

The Centre's significant decision comes ahead of the elections in both the states

28th March 2024