Thimphu Tshechu held in honour of Bhutan’s patron saint, Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rimpoche, is held from 9th to 11th of the 8th month in the Bhutanese calendar. It is held on the courtyard of the Tashichhodzong and is considered one of the most beautiful Tshechus in western Bhutan. The 2020 Thimphu Tshechu is scheduled to be held from 26th – 28th of September 2020.
Apart from being a religious festival, this is also that time of the year when Bhutanese from all walks of life and of all ages gather in their finest attire to socialize and celebrate.
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