Tara temple is present inside Thikse Monastery of Leh. Tara temple is devoted to goddess Tara with her 21 images located in glass-covered wooden shelf. Also, small shrines devoted to several guardian divinities including Cham-spring – the protector deity of Thikse – can also be seen between the main courtyard and the staircase. The Chi-khang […]
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Temples in Ladakh: Discovering the Rich Spiritual and Cultural Landscape of the Himalayas
Ladakh, a high-altitude region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture, and deep spiritual significance. The region is home to several ancient temples that reflect the blend of Tibetan Buddhism and local customs and traditions. These temples are not only religious sites but also serve as cultural landmarks, offering a glimpse into Ladakh’s rich heritage.
One of the most famous temples in Ladakh is the Hemis Monastery, a 400-year-old Buddhist monastery located on the banks of the Indus River. The monastery is known for its impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including thangkas (Buddhist paintings), statues, and sacred scriptures. Another popular temple in Ladakh is the Thiksey Monastery, a 12-story complex that houses several temples and stupas. The temple is known for its stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains.
Apart from these two famous temples, Ladakh is home to several other temples that are equally impressive. The Diskit Monastery, the Likir Monastery, and the Alchi Monastery are some of the other popular temples in the region.
Visiting the temples in Ladakh is a unique experience that allows visitors to explore the region’s rich spiritual and cultural landscape. These ancient temples offer a glimpse into the unique blend of Tibetan Buddhism and local customs and traditions and are a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring the region’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
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Lamokhang Temple, Ladakh
The top floor of the Thikse monastery houses the Lamokhang temple is present, which is a warehouse of plentiful volumes of scriptures including Kangyur and Stangyur. Only men are allowed to enter this floor.There are big stupas and Mani walls at the entry to the monastery. A small room above the temple is completely used […]
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Sun Temple, Ladakh
Sun Temple is a very prominent temple in Leh-Ladakh, which is devoted to the Sun God, Bhaskar. It is a mediaeval holy place, which was created by King Lalitaditya for honored the Sun God. There is a colonnaded courtyard at this temple along with the main shrine. Tourists can also observe approximately 84 columns that […]
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Vajra Bhairav Shrine, Ladakh
Vajra Bhairav Shrine is situated at Spituk, Indus River Valley, in Leh. Vajra Bhairav Shrine is essentially committed to a tantric guardian deity, who belongs to the Gelug-pa order. It is usually believed that this divinity has some supernatural powers and is basically revealed to the public only once in a year. Rest of the […]
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Kali Mata Mandir, Ladakh
The monks of Stok and Spituk monasteries also celebrate Stok Gruru Tsechu for two days with mask dances performed. It is also held in Feb. around a week before the Matho Nagrang. During the festival two oracle appears, but they are laymen from the same village prepared by monks to receive the spirit of the […]
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Matho Temple, Ladakh
Matho temple is located at a distance of 26 km to the south-east of Ladakh on the opposite bank of the River Indus. There is a monastery, which belongs to the Saskya Order. Matho temple were founded by a Lama Dugpa Dorje before five hundred years ago. Shrines and sacred temple are mainly devoted to […]
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Serzang Temple, Ladakh
Serzang temple is one of the famous Ladakh temple located nearby to the royal quarters in Basgo village in Ladakh . Serzang temple were built during the time of 17th century using gold and copper. This Ladakh temple has copper gilt picture of 30 ft height Maitreya Buddha. The temple can be reached by traveling […]
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Paldan Lumo Temple, Ladakh
Paldan Lumo Temple is one of the uppermost temple located on the hill top near the river Indus in Ladakh District of Jammu and Kashmir. It has been made inside the Spituk monastery, that is located about 18 km from Ladakh . The Ladakh temple is devoted to Vajrabhairava. In the month of January annual […]
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Chamba Temple, Ladakh
According to the Eschatology of Buddhism which states the final events in history in the Buddhist viewpoint, Buddha supposed that all his teachings, particularly those on moral behavior would be disappear after 5000 years of its commencement and his reincarnation Maitreya would be born again and attain enlightenment and re-teach ‘The Dharma’ all over again. […]
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Manjushree Temple, Ladakh
Manjushree Temple, also called ‘Jampe Lha khang’. From a variety of studies of the iconography of the Manjushree temple, Alchi evaluated with that of the Sumtseg and Sumda Assembly hall. It has been incidental that the temple dates to around 1225 AD. Four pillars form the enclosure for the images. The Manjushree images are on […]