7 Wonders of India: Tabo Monastery

Tabo Monastery is situated in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Located at an altitude of 3050 m, it offers magnificent views of the valley below. The entire complex of the monastery consists of nine structures, out of which the most popular one is the Duwang Lakhang. It was founded in 96 AD by Richen Anglo. The monastery serves as the residence of approximately 60 monks. The main shrine inside the monastery is that of Tsug Lhakang and it is situated at the heart of the complex. Tabo Monastery also has a rich collection of clay statues of the Buddha, painted in the Kashmiri style.

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