Gandhola Monastery
Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Kyelang, Himachal Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gandhola Monastery (Gaṅdolā, also called Gondla, Gondhla, Kundlah, or Guru Ghantal Gompa) is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) before Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India on the road from Manali, Himachal Pradesh. It is located on a hill above Tupchiling Village at the sacred junction of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, which together form the Chenab River.[1][2] The village is at 3,160 m (10,370 ft) and is famous for its 7-storey tower fort.[3]
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Gandhola Monastery | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
Sect | Drukpa Lineage |
Deity | Padmasambhava |
Location | |
Location | Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 32°4′48″N 76°00′15″E |
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Date established | 8th century; probably earlier |
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