Tawang monastery, Arunachal Pradesh second most famous monastery world:
Arunachal Pradesh reminds us of the green hills, snow mountains and beautiful scenery of nature come to mind. Arunachal Pradesh is special for tourism and different places have different identities. Also, as this region is very close to China, this place is a very important state for India. Also, the Buddhist monastery here is world famous and the second largest monastery is at Tawang monastery. So let's find out about Tawang Monestry.
History of Tawang Monastery
The second largest Tawang
monastery in the world was built by Merak Lama Lodre Gasto around 1680. More
than five hundred Buddhist monks associated with Masai Buddhism still live here
today. Thousands of people visit the monastery every year. The monastery is
located at an altitude of 1,000 feet above sea level. In 1962, the monastery
was occupied by China for a few months. However, China later had to withdraw.
Being on the banks of the river Tanwag, this monastery is an important place
for India and China.
Interesting information about
the monastery:
The story behind the
construction of this monastery is very interesting. According to legend, Marad
Lama Lodre Gyatso's horse reached this place of Chatre-Charte. While searching,
his horse was found on the mountain. They felt that this sign was a blessing
and decided to build a monastery in this place. The monastery was built with
the help of local people. Similarly, another legend is also inspired by the
horse, which is said to be related to the prince of Lhasa.
The structure of the monastery
Initially, the monastery was
built on a small scale. A few years later it was transformed into a magnificent
hut. There are pictures of gods and saints on every wall here. The monastery
has three floors and a magnificent library. The walls on each floor are made to
reflect Buddhist symbols. The monastery has an 18-foot statue of Buddha.
Those having thirst for peace
should surely visit this place.
Apart from Tawang Monastery in
Arunachal Pradesh, there are many other good places where you can go for a
walk. Places like Nooranang Falls, Gorichen Peak and Tawang War Memorial can
also be visited. Here you can go for a walk anytime between seven in the
morning and seven in the evening
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