Bhutan, Thimpu, Gold painted carving of Guru Rimpoche on rock wall.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Thongdroel religious tapestry hanging from wall at the inauguration of new temple.

Tibetan Buddhist lamas dressed for Hemis Festival to celebrate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava founder ofTibetan Buddhism. monastery

Lamas wearing kartas receiving offerings from pilgrims during Hemis Festival to celebrate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava founder of Tibetan Buddhism. monastery

Pilgrims reaching for Holy Thangka of Padmasambhava during Hemis Festival to celebrate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava founder of Tibetan Buddhism.Thanka - rectangular Tibetan painting on cloth mona...

Pilgrims wait to see Holy Thangka of Padmasambhava revealed once in twelve years during the Hemis Festival to celebrate the birth of the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.Thanka - rectangular Tibetan paint...

Fresco on Buddhist monastery wall depicting Guru Padmasambhava the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Thikse

Procession of priests with horns at Padmasambhava festival