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Hemis Monastery
The Hemis Monastery is around 45 km. south of Leh, which is one of
the largest and most famous monasteries, belonging to the Drukpa
order. The monastery founded by the first incarnation Stagsang
Raspa Nawang Gyatso in 1630, who was invited to Ladakh by a king
Singey Namgail, and offered him a religious estate throughout the
region. The youngest son, Nawang Namgail, became a monk and his
name was changed to Zamling Drags. The Monastery was named
Changchub Samling and the community was introduced. The Hemis
festival is held in the month of June.
Alchi
Monastery
Alchi Choskor "Religious Enclave" is 69 km. west of Leh, the most
famous and largest of all the Gonpa built by Lotsava Rinchen
Zangpo. He appointed four families to look after Choskor, as there
was no monastic community introduced, then in the 15th century
Choskor was taken over by the Lekir Monastery since then Choskor
is being taken care of by Lekir Monastery. The monastery comprises
of Dukhang (Assembly Hall), Sumtsek Lhakhang (three tier) the
Lhakhang Soma (New Temple), Jamyang Lhakhang (Munjushri Temple),
Lotsava Lhakhang (Translator Temple) and Kangur Lhakhang. The
Sculptors and Wood carvers are said to be brought from Kashmir
around in 11th Century.
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