The Gontse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery, popular as the GRL monastery, houses Buddhist lamas and monks at Bomdila which is 8,500 feet above sea level and known for its scenic landscape with apple orchards. It is one of the major centres of the lamaistic faith of Mahayana Buddhism. The GRL monastery is situated in the […]
West Kameng
West Kameng is a district of great natural beauty and cultural significance, located in the northeastern part of India. The district is known for its high altitude landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and traditional Tibetan culture.
One of the most popular temples is the Tawang Monastery, also known as the Galden Namgyal Lhatse. The monastery is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India and is known for its unique architecture and beautiful location.
Another prominent temple in West Kameng is the Urgelling Monastery, located in the village of Urgelling. The monastery is known for its association with the famous Buddhist saint, Guru Padmasambhava, and is a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
West Kameng is also home to the Bomdila Monastery, the Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery, and several other monasteries and religious sites that are worth visiting.
Apart from these, West Kameng offers breathtaking natural beauty, with numerous trekking trails and scenic spots such as the Sela Pass and the Madhuri Lake.
In conclusion, West Kameng’s temples offer a unique spiritual experience that is sure to leave one feeling blessed and rejuvenated. A visit to these temples is not only a journey of faith but also an opportunity to explore the breathtaking natural beauty and traditional Tibetan culture of the region.
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Kalachakra Gompa Arunachal Pradesh
Kalachakra is a 500 years old monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, which makes it quite a famous tourist attraction in the state. The monastery is situated in a village of the same name. It is a beautiful little monastery with mosaic work. Mostly Buddhist monks and pilgrims are seen visiting this sacred place. Getting There One […]
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Upper Gompa Arunachal Pradesh
Upper Gompa, better known as the Gontse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery is the most popular tourist attraction in Arunachal Pradesh. This Gompa attracts a number of tourists in great numbers and it also houses a school to educate monk children. This famousmonastery in Arunachal Pradesh is a dwelling for the Buddhist Lamas and monks and […]
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Lower Gompa Arunachal Pradesh
One of the divisions of the Gontse Gaden Rabgyel Lling Monastery or the GRL Monastery, Lower Gompa is situated at the end of the main market area in Bomdila. The monastery is famed for its Tibetan architecture and a massive prayer hall. A popular belief says that spinning the prayer wheels of the monastery can […]
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Bomdila Monastery Arunachal Pradesh
Also known as Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery, Bombdila monastery was built in 1965 by the twelfth incarnation of the TsonaGontse Rinpoche. And was rebuilt by the thirteenth reincarnation, TsonaGontseRinponche renovated the monastery by building a larger prayer hall. Inside the Gompa, there’s a huge prayer, which is used by the lamas for praying; the […]
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Doni Polo Temple
Started in the year 1989 by Talom Rukbo, a revivalist religious movement based in Arunachal Pradesh, Donyi Polo Temple is a center to worship sun and moon. It is one of the 400 centers of Arunachal Pradesh that propagates the ancient religion Donyi Poloism. Getting There To reach Donyi Polo Temple, one can hire a […]