Incense smoke wafts continuously from the incense burners (sangkang) in Barkhor Square, protecting the temple and purifying pilgrims. Four large sangkang mark the cardinal points of the Barkhor circuit around the Jokhang Temple.

Incense smoke wafts continuously from the incense burners (sangkang) in Barkhor Square, protecting the temple and purifying pilgrims. Four large sangkang mark the cardinal points of the Barkhor circuit around the Jokhang Temple.