Temples in Yuksom
Temples and shrines in and around Yuksom include Shrine of Yangthang Rinpoche, Kartok Monastery and Yuksom Temple.
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Temples and shrines in and around Yuksom include Shrine of Yangthang Rinpoche, Kartok Monastery and Yuksom Temple.
Temples
Shrine of Yangthang Rinpoche
Yangthang Rinpoche is said to be the incarnation of Lama Lutsum Chembo. The shrine is topped with a giant statue of Yangthang Rinpoche. The bare-bodied statue has a brown skin colour along white beard and hair tied in a knot. This is also a new construction.
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Kartok Monastery
This beautiful monastery gets its name from the nearby holy lake. This small monastery is newly constructed and has no connection with the historic coronation.
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Yuksom Temple
A small temple on the side of the road housing several giant prayer wheels.
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