Matho Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India.
Matho Monastery stands at an elevation of 3,300 meters on the banks of the Indus River, facing Thikse Monastery in the Ladakh region.
Founded in 1410 by Lama Dugpa Dorje, this religious center belongs to the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism and preserves thangkas from the 14th century.
The monastery hosts the Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival in March, where two monks become oracles after extensive meditation to predict fortunes for local communities.
Located 26 kilometers from Leh, visitors can reach the monastery by taxi or motorcycle, followed by an uphill walk to the entrance.
The monastery contains a museum that displays centuries-old thangkas, ceremonial masks, and traditional robes used by lamas during religious performances.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 33.99889,77.63083
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:51
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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