Bhrikuti (also Bhrikuti devi) was a princess of the Licchavi kingdom of Nepal during the 7th century. Her father, Aṃshuvarmā, was the king.
She is said to have married a Tibetan king by the name of Tsrong-tsong Gompo (King Srong Tsangampo / Srong btsan sGampo), converted him to Buddhism, and built famous monuments of Tibet such as Jokhang and Potala, as well as temples in Bhutan. However, no evidence outside of tradition has been found to support the story.
External links
Shakya, Min Bahadur. Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti Devi and her contribution to Tibet (http://www.nagarjunainstitute.com/paper4.htm)
Now, exciting and compelling evidence reveals that Bhrikuti Devi was indeed a historical princess in the 7th Century, given in marriage to a Tibetan king and subsequently changed the course of Himalayan history by introducing Buddhism from Nepal.
Although her marriage was not recorded in texts outside Tibet, Bhrikuti Devi nevertheless became a great woman in her own right by propagating Buddha Dharma.
Bhrikuti (also Bhrikuti devi) was a princess of the Licchavi kingdom of Nepal during the 7th century.
Bhrikuti is said to have married a Tibetan king by the name of Tsrong-tsong Gompo (King Srong Tsangampo / Srong btsan sGampo), converted him to Buddhism, and built famous monuments of Tibet such as Jokhang and Potala, as well as temples in Bhutan.
Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti Devi and her contribution to Tibet
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