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Chendebji Chorten

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The Chendebji Chorten is a large Buddhist stupa located in the Trongsa district of central Bhutan, situated along the banks of the Mangde Chhu river. Constructed in the 19th century, the monument was built to subdue a malevolent demon that was said to inhabit the valley. Its design was heavily inspired by the Swayambhunath stupa in Nepal, featuring a white dome topped by a square tower painted with the eyes of the Buddha.

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Where is Chendebji Chorten located?

Chendebji Chorten stands in central Bhutan's Trongsa district along the Mangde Chhu river. It is a large Buddhist chorten, the Bhutanese form of a stupa.

Why was Chendebji Chorten built?

Bhutanese tradition says it was built to subdue a malevolent demon associated with the valley. The monument therefore has both a religious purpose and a local protective legend.

What is Chendebji Chorten modeled after?

The official Trongsa description says it was modeled after Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. That links the monument's design to a wider Himalayan Buddhist tradition.

Was Chendebji Chorten built in the 18th or 19th century?

Sources do not agree: the [Trongsa administration page](https://trongsa.gov.bt/chendebji-chorten/) gives the 18th century, while the supplied catalog description says the 19th century. I would avoid stating a single exact construction year without a more specific local heritage source.

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