Labrang Monastery
Overview
- •Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit.
- •'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
Highlights
- Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit.
- 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
- Palden Phuntshog Phodrang or Palden Phuntsok Monastery) is a Buddhist monastery located in Mangan district, Sikkim, India.
- Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), is a Buddhist monastery located in Mangan district, Sikkim, India.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
History
- •Labrang Monastery was constructed in Tumlong, North Sikkim in 1826 CE and completed in 1843 CE.
- •The monastery's founder was Gyalshe Rigzing Chempa, the son of King Tsugphud Namgyal.
- •The monastery was built in memory of Latsun Chembo of Kongpo, Tibet.
- •Major renovation was carried out in 1978 with government aid.
Architecture
- •The wooden pillars and roofing of the monastery have been reinforced with steel.
- •The building is unique in that it retains its original structure, whereas similar buildings in Sikkim have burned down.
- •The monastery holds a bronze statue of Karma Guru, a wrathful form of Padmasambhava.
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Architecture
FlexibleThe wooden pillars and roofing of the monastery have been reinforced with steel. The building is unique in that it retains its original structure, whereas similar buildings in Sikkim have burned down.
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Museum
FlexibleThe monastery houses a museum with a large collection of Buddha statues, sutras and murals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
It is about 0.2 km from central Tumlong.
The most comfortable months are January, November and December; June is the hottest, with highs around 23°C.
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Best Time
October to March
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