Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Buddhist temple in Elista, Russia.
The nine-meter golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni stands in the center of the main prayer hall at the second level of this white temple.
The temple, inaugurated in 2005, marks the revival of Buddhism in Kalmykia following decades of religious suppression during the Soviet period.
The temple walls feature detailed paintings created by nine thangka artists who periodically maintain these Buddhist cultural representations.
Visitors need to remove shoes at the entrance, where they can also find a souvenir shop selling traditional Buddhist ornaments and incense.
Four gates corresponding to cardinal directions surround the temple, with the southern entrance designated as the main ceremonial access point.
Location: Elista
Location: Kalmykia
Inception: 2005
Website: https://khurul.ru
GPS coordinates: 46.30931,44.27152
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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