Лиманский хурул, Buddhist temple in Liman, Russia.
The Liman Khurul is a Buddhist temple located in this southern Russian city with traditional Tibetan architectural features and gilded Buddha statues in the main hall. The building contains prayer wheels, meditation spaces, and collections of sacred texts that serve the local Buddhist community.
Construction of this temple began in the late 1990s and was completed several years later as part of religious revival in the region. The project emerged from a need to rebuild community spiritual life after the Soviet period when Buddhist practices had been restricted.
The temple represents the long religious connection of the Kalmyk people to Buddhism that continues to shape community life today. Visitors see how this faith remains central to local identity, with people gathering for ceremonies and daily worship.
The temple welcomes visitors interested in observing meditation sessions and Buddhist teachings, as well as those wishing to view the religious artworks and sacred objects. It is advisable to check local visiting conditions in advance since the site remains an active place of worship with regular community activities.
A memorial plaque on the temple grounds honors those from the community who never returned from a tragic period in the past. This inscription gives the site deeper significance beyond its role as a place of worship.
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