Kungri Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Pin Valley, India
The monastery contains three rectangular blocks facing east, with walls decorated by murals depicting deities from the Vajrayana pantheon including Gyajin-Pehar and Rahula.
Established in 1330, Kungri Monastery stands as the second oldest religious structure in Spiti Valley and represents the main center of the Nyingma-pa Buddhist sect.
The monastery holds traditional ceremonies where buzhens from Mud village perform sword dances, displaying ancient rituals passed through generations.
Visitors can explore the monastery, its murals, and traditional thankas between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with no entry fee but accepted donations.
The monastery walls feature a specific mural of Ekajati, a female deity with one eye, one mouth, one breast, and one braid protecting treasures.
Location: Lahaul and Spiti district
GPS coordinates: 32.04400,78.07500
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:20
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