Ever since the official political capital of Bhutan moved from Punakha to Thimphu, the Tashichho Dzong has been the powerhouse of Bhutan. It has all the important offices including the Throne Room, the secretariate and various ministries. As for the old building – it still exists but as a monastery school called Dechen Phodrang monastery. Cosmos, the national flower add color to the Paro Valley.