His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over a three-day ritual in Bumthang starting today.
This is to ward off misfortunes in the midst of frequent fire disasters in Chamkhar town in recent years.
A grand smoke offering or the Rew Sangchoe Gyap was conducted today.
Locals gathered for the ceremony to pray and make offerings.
His Holiness will administer a Kawang or blessing on the final day.
