On your tour to Ladakh you will come across numerous monasteries in the quaint little Himalayan towns. At hilltops providing panoramic views of the valley below ,and surrounded by the rugged snow peaks, monasteries in Ladakh form places of major tourist attraction. Of all the important monasteries in Ladakh,Spituk Monastery which dates back to the 11th […]
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The sixth Sikh guru travelled through Kashmir, stopping to preach occasionally. A gurudwara has been built at the exact site of each of these halts. The most important one among these is Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, situated near the Kathi Darwaza, in Rainawari, Srinagar, which is held in great reverence by devotees of all faiths.
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Ladakh at a height of 9,800 feet surrounded by the Himalayas and Karakoram Range houses incredible monasteries in its folds. On your tour to Ladakh you can spot monks in maroon robes silently plodding their ways to the monasteries. Rizong Monastery is situated at a distance of about 73 kilometers from the Leh town.
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St. Mary’s Basilica is situated opposite the Russel Market Square in Shivajinagar, Bangalore. Initially, the basilica was built as a small chapel by Abbe Dubois, in the year 1818. However, later, Reverend L.E. Kleiner got it converted into an ornate Gothic style church. In 1882, St. Mary’s Basilica was adorned with a large number of
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The landscape of Ladakh is famous for its majestic Gompas. Located on the hilltops near the Indus Valley one can find maroon clad monks doing prayers and making their way towards these monasteries. The Phugtal Monastery is located in the Zanskar region at the opening of a cave, is one of the isolated monasteries of
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Zangla Monastery is one of the famous monasteries in Leh-Ladakh. Nestled in the snow-clad Himalayas, Leh and Ladakh have been the centers of Tibeto-Buddhist culture since ancient times. Dotted with uplands, barren cliffs and plateaus, Leh-Ladakh is ideal for trekking. A major attraction of Leh-Ladakh is the vibrant Ladakh Festival, comprising of mask dance and peacock
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Gwalior is one of the important destinations of the country and is replete with beautiful places. Teli Ka Mandir, Gwalior is one of the favored destinations in the city of Gwalior. It is the tallest and the most impressive temple in the Gwalior Fort. It is an amalgamation of northern and southern architectural styles. Situated in the
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Karsha monastery is the largest monastery of Zanskar. The complete name of Karsha monastery is ‘Karsha Chamspaling’. Karsha monastery in Zanskar is also known as Kursha monastery, Karsha Gompa and Kursha Gompa. This monastery was first founded by Phagspa Shesrab. The monastery prospered and flourished because of the hard work of Dorje Shesrab, the Teacher.
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St. Mary’s Basilica is a basilica located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the oldest church in Bangaloreand is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary’s Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts
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Stakna Monastery or Stakna Gompa is a Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India, 21 or 25 kilometres from Leh on the right bank of the Indus River.
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