Sani Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Zanskar Valley, India
The Sani Monastery stands on flat ground near Padum, featuring castle-like architecture with a central prayer hall and multiple Buddhist statues inside.
The monastery contains the ancient Kanika Chorten, a six-meter-high structure dating back to Emperor Kanishka's era around 127 CE.
The monastery holds annual festivals in July, where monks from Bardan Monastery perform ritual dances and unveil the bronze statue of Naropa.
Visitors can reach the monastery by taking a three-times-weekly bus service from Kargil to Padum, followed by a two-hour walk.
The monastery includes one of the eight most important cremation grounds in Tibetan Buddhism, surrounded by ancient rock carvings with Indian influences.
GPS coordinates: 33.51861,76.78000
Latest update: April 26, 2025 16:53
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