Urgelling Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Tawang district, India
Urgelling Monastery stands near the borders of China and Bhutan, featuring traditional Tibetan architectural elements with residential buildings at 10,000 feet elevation.
The monastery, established in the early 17th century by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso, predates the larger Tawang Monastery by approximately 200 years.
The main temple contains detailed murals depicting Buddhist deities, while eight stupas and a dedicated room for butter lamp offerings maintain religious traditions.
Located 5.5 kilometers from Tawang Monastery, this religious center provides educational programs for novice monks and preserves ancient Tibetan manuscripts.
This monastery marks the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, displaying his preserved footprints and forehead imprints within the prayer hall.
Location: Tawang district
GPS coordinates: 27.58830,91.86530
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:53
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