| 1.3.1 Sertog |
1. roof |
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1.3 Decorative Elements |
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| The Sertog is
the highest architectural element placed on Dzongs, Monasteries and Royal
Buildings. The Sertog is invariably placed on a Jabzhi roof
either standing on a Norbu Bagam or on a structure with a Kemar
band or on a structure with windows fully incorporated with traditional
cornices (Phagna, Bogh. Choetseg, Pedma, Norbu-Bagam, Norbu-Horzhu
and Dhurig). The Sertog is also seen on the Jabzhi
of a Lhakhang (monastery) that houses very sacred relics. The Sertog is permissible only on Dzongs, Royal Buildings and on Monasteries. |
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 Photo 1.3.1a Changlimithang Royal Pavillion's Sertog on single Jabzhi. |
 Photo 1.3.1b High Court building Sertog on double Jabzhi. The eave board of the top Jabzhi is called Chhuzar-chhulog. |