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The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj

 The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj

||The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj||The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj -Himachal Pradesh HP||

The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj


The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj is placed against the large rocks of Himalaya. Considered as ahome to the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the monastery is the main tourist attraction of McLeod Ganj as w pilgrimage site for Tibetan exiles. The simple life of Dalai Lama can be closely observed in this monastery. Within the monastery are the Photang (Dalai Lama's residence), Tibet Museum, Tsuglagkhang Temple, and Namgyal Gompa. 

There are some monasteries in Himachal that are equally popular in showcasing the ideas of Buddhist culture and its architecture. One can see the influence of Chinese architecture in the Kye Monastery. The monastery is one of the oldest in the Spiti valley. Here, the visitors can see the ancient Buddhist paintings, Holy Scriptures and ancient books. Another important monastery in Himachal Pradesh is the Namgyal Monastery which is one of the major institutes for Buddhist teachings. The monastery was founded by the third Dalai Lama; hence it is regarded as the holiest monastery in India as well as in the entire world. 

Built in the 8th century, Gondola monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Himachal Pradesh. The monastery was founded by Guru Rinpoche or Padma- sambhava.


||The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj||The Tsuglagkhang monastery in McLeod Ganj -Himachal Pradesh HP||

Read More: -   Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge




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