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Pamo

Pamo are in fact very close to nyeljoms and are spread throughout central and eastern Bhutan. They are also female mediums and are possessed by local deities. Their role is to diagnose and cure illness through different prayers and rituals.

  • Pamo performiong
  • Pamo performing  1
  • Pamo performing 2
  • Long life cake (Tshetor)
  • Swastika symbolizing the prosperity of the host family

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