Gomphu Kora Celebration, a festival unlike any other in Bhutan, is extremely important to the people of Trashigang. To comprehend the festival's significance, you must first grasp the tale behind it. The legend of the Ghompha dates back to the 8th century, when Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the cave for three days in order to defeat the evil that was hidden within. Gomphu is a meditation cave, while Kora is a circumambulation. The term relates to a cave formed by a rock face that is located adjacent to a temple erected as a memorial. During this Bhutan festival event, believers tour the cave, and the celebration commemorates the triumph of virtue over evil.
