Day: June 15, 2018

Visit Cultural Significance Of Tsechokling Gompa In Himachal Tour

Visit Cultural Significance Of Tsechokling Gompa In Himachal Tour At a distance of 200 m from McLeod Ganj Bus Stand and 9 km from Dharamshala, Tsechokling Gompa, also known as Tse Chok Ling Gompa is a religious monument constructed on a steep hillside in McLeod Ganj. Tsechokling Gompa is amongst the popular monasteries in the region and is highly regarded for its cultural significance. This peaceful Gompa was built in 1987 to replicate the original Dip Tse Chok Ling Gompa in Tibet, destroyed in the Revolution. Home to a small order of Gelukpa monks, the prayer hall enshrines a statue of Sakyamuni in a magnificent jeweled headdress.The monks who lived in the Gompa made two huge drums covered in goatskin and painted beautifully. The Gompa is famous for the fine Mandalas. Roll a metal prayer wheel, light a candle and make a wish at Tsechokling Gompa, a temple complex and monastery built on a steep hillside overlooking McLeod Ganj, the seat of Tibetan government in exile. Built in 1987 as a replica of a monastery destroyed in Tibet during Cultural Revolution, which was once residence of the Dalai Lamas, the monastery offers accommodation and is close to the current exiled Dalai Lama’s residence in the town. Admire a large lotus-seated Sakyamuni Buddha perched on an ornate chest and listen to prayers accompanied with sounds of cymbals, drums and Tibetan horns. Enjoy a view of Dharamsala from the balcony. Before you visit Dharamsala, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there. Click Here : – Visit Cultural Significance Of Tsechokling Gompa In Himachal Tour

Visit Very Peaceful Spot In Namgyalma Stupa in Himachal Tour

Visit Very Peaceful Spot In Namgyalma Stupa in Himachal Tour Namgyalma Stupa is a Buddhist memorial honoring those who lost their lives during the freedom struggle for Tibet. The beautiful structure surrounded by prayer wheels, is said to be similar to the structure built in third century during the time of the great emperor Ashoka. The stupa portrays an image of Sakyamuni Buddha in a small chamber. Set amidst a beautiful and lush environment, this is a very peaceful spot and many Buddhist pilgrims come here every year to offer their prayers.At a distance of 3 km from Dharamshala and 6 km from McLeod Ganj, Namgyalma Stupa is an old Buddhist structure situated at Uparli Barol. Namgyalma Stupa is a dome-shaped construction that contains the remains of Buddha, which the Tibetans consider to be a sacred place of worship. It holds a huge shrine of Sakyamuni Buddha. The Namgyalma Stupa was constructed in the remembrance of the Tibetan soldiers who fought for the freedom of Tibet. This structure is similar in design to the structure built during the 3rd century BC by King Ashoka. The Namgyalma Stupa is carved from sandstone and is made with a vision of being long-lasting. It is a belief among Tibetans that anything that falls on the Namgyalma Stupa gets purified. Some believe that rain water falling on the Stupa is blessed. It is also believed that a visit to the Namgyalma Stupa cleanses any bad karma that exists in the soul. The Stupa is surrounded by a number of prayer wheels. Tibetans who visit the Stupa for worship circle it rotating the wheels and reciting prayers. Click Here :- Visit Very Peaceful Spot In Namgyalma Stupa in Himachal Tour