Phodong Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Mangan district, India
The monastery maintains a collection of ancient murals and Buddhist artifacts within its main prayer hall, featuring intricate thangkas and religious statues.
The construction of Phodong Monastery began in 1740 under Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal, who invited the 9th Karmapa to establish Buddhist teachings in Sikkim.
The monastery celebrates the Chaam Dance festival during the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar, with monks performing traditional masked dances.
Located 28 kilometers from Gangtok, the monastery houses 260 monks and remains open to visitors who wish to observe daily prayer rituals.
This monastery forms part of three important Karma Kagyu establishments in Sikkim, alongside Rumtek and Ralang, marking the spread of this Buddhist lineage.
Location: Mangan district
Inception: 1740
GPS coordinates: 27.06667,88.46667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:27
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