Bardan Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Zanskar Valley, India
The Bardan Monastery stands on a rocky outcrop in the Lungnak Valley, featuring a large assembly hall with Buddhist statues and small stupas.
Built in the 17th century, the monastery location was selected when a crow carried a lama's lantern and dropped it at this specific site.
The monastery walls display traditional thangka paintings representing the wheel of life, central to Buddhist teachings and meditation practices.
The monastery lies 12 kilometers south of Padum and remains accessible from June to September through a maintained road suitable for vehicles.
The fortress-like structure includes a triangular courtyard entrance and contains bronze, clay, wood, and copper religious artifacts within its walls.
Location: Zanskar tehsil
GPS coordinates: 33.39000,76.91000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:21
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan mountain ranges display religious and architectural traditions dating from the 11th century. The buildings house art collections, sacred texts, and cultural artifacts. Many monasteries function as religious schools and preserve Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
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