A traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong. The diagram depicted as being is painted on the undershell of a golden tortoise whose head, tail and limbs can be seen. The months are represented by: Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Ape, Bird, Dog, Pig, Mouse, Bull, Tiger. The earth spirit is symbolised by the impaled frogs. Punaka Dzong, Punaka, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 14 November 2007

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A traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong. The diagram depicted as being is painted on the undershell of a golden tortoise whose head, tail and limbs can be seen. The months are represented by: Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Ape, Bird, Dog, Pig, Mouse, Bull, Tiger. The earth spirit is symbolised by the impaled frogs. Punaka Dzong, Punaka, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 14 November 2007

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