JEMEITHANG, Apr 03: Jemeithang, the last administrative headquarters of India towards Indo-Tibet border, is now covered under vibrant village programme, with the Tawang district administration geared up to facilitate tourists visiting the place.
The Indian army and other security forces are also extending cooperation in making Jemeithang vibrant.
The area is traditionally known as Pang-Chhenmeaning, the people living in the area have taken vow not to commit the ten major sins as per buddhas teachings and the people are called as Pangchenpa’s.
Historically the six cluster of villages known as Pangchhen Ding Go formed the Pangchhen Tso.
It is believed that Hachang, first queen of Monpa King Kalawangpo was from Jemeithang area, who was believed to be a demigoddess.
The Gorzam stupa at Gorzam village is one of the oldest monumentsdating back to 12th century AD. The stupa was constructed by one Sangey Drathar of Kharman village. An evil spirit (Sada Dugpachen) had been creating nuisance to the public using Gorzam a stone bridge over Nyamjang river, so to subdue that evil spirit Sangey Drathar constructed stupa over that stone bridge.
The Lumpo village in Jemeithang circle is an example of tobacco free village.
Nawang Chotta the Gaon burah of the village for last 35 years, informed that he and his villagers are following the instructions given to them by their forefathers and religious gurus by not using any kind of tobacco product in their village.
“Tobacco is harmful for human as well as all sentient being that comes in contact with it, and it is a sin for them to use the poison,” he added.
Kenzamani in Jemeithang is the place from where the 14th Dalai Lama Gyalwa Tenzin Gyatso entered India on March 31, 1959 from Tibet. The walking stick used by him on his long journey from Lhasa to Kenzamani was planted here at GorongKukpa and has grown into a beautiful tree and now people visit the place to see the holy tree and take blessings from it.
Besides all, Jemeithang valley has beautiful natural sceneries, the black necked cranes migrate to Brokyenthang village adding more colour to its beauty.
The Baa-Chham, Shawa Chham, and unique Aji lhamo dance are some of the most beautiful dances performed by almost every village of Jemeithang.
Some of the historical figures who contributed in making of present Jemeithang and Tawang were tantrik mahasiddh as Terton Jigme lingpa, Lama Teugyi Purgyen, Khenpo Choitsal Rabjor and SangeyDrathar. (DIPRO)
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