23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Mandala maker
In a small village in the Punakha region, this artist fills his studio with hand-painted mandalas, each one crafted with patience, philosophy, and devotion. After studying art in Thimphu, he decided to keep Bhutan’s spiritual artistry alive, creating intricate worlds of color in the quiet of the countryside.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Bhutan |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Agnieszka Wieczorek |