2. Rabsel
2.1 Rabsel Types
Gomang Rabsel (photo 2.1.6a and 2.1.6b) is a Rabsel with many openings. Traditionally this is only seen on Dzongs and Monasteries. Gomang Rabsel wi11 always have Nyimkhep with carved Lane-zha words or paintings of auspicious offerings. Blocks of Norbu Bagam, Drey-zhu or Tsechukhanyim support the Gomang Rabsel. It may be single storeyed or more.
A Gomang Rabsel is not permitted on residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
Photo 2.1.6a
Three tier Gomang Rabsel of Tangu Dzong plated with thin brass sheet. The timber board covering the cornices is called Nyimkhep.
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2.1.6bGomang Rabsel on Drey-zhu from Gantey Goempa.