In Bhutan, the worship and painting of phallus (lingam) has deep cultural and spiritual meaning. It is not about sexuality but about protection, fertility, and blessing. The tradition is closely linked to the 15th-century saint Drukpa Kunley, popularly called the “Divine Madman.” Here’s why Bhutanese worship or display the phallus: 1. Symbol of Fertility and Prosperity The phallus represents life, creation, and fertility. Many Bhutanese believe it helps ensure healthy children, good harvests, and abundance in life. 2. Protection from Evil Spirits Phallus symbols are painted on houses or carved as wooden figures to ward off evil spirits and the “evil eye.” People believe it keeps away gossip, jealousy, and negative energies. 3. Legacy of Drukpa Kunley Drukpa Kunley used humor, shocking behavior, and sexual symbolism to teach Buddhism in ways ordinary people could understand. He used the phallus as a symbol to break hypocrisy and ego. For example, he is believed to have subdued demo...
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