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Buddha Purnima 2023: Beautiful Buddhist Temples & Monasteries In India You Must Visit Once

Buddhist monasteries and temples are places of worship and spiritual practice for followers of Buddhism. They are found throughout the world and vary in size, architecture, and traditions. Check some of the most beautiful Buddhist monasteries and temples in India.

Pritam Saha|

Updated:May 05, 2023, 09:58 PM IST

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Mahabodhi Temple

This temple is located in the town of Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar and is one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. It is believed to be the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment

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Sanchi Stupa

The Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is considered to be one of the most important Buddhist sites in India and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings.

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Dhamek Stupa

The Dhamek Stupa is located in the city of Sarnath in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to mark the spot where the Buddha gave his first sermon and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings.

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Hemis Monastery

The Hemis Monastery is located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir and is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in India. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate murals, and collection of ancient Buddhist relics.

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Tabo Monastery

The Tabo Monastery is located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh and is renowned for its stunning frescoes and murals, which depict scenes from the life of the Buddha and other important figures in Buddhist history.

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Namdroling Monastery

The Namdroling Monastery is located in the state of Karnataka and is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, beautiful location, and collection of ancient Buddhist relics.

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Rumtek Monastery

The Rumtek Monastery is located in the state of Sikkim and is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in India. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, beautiful location, and collection of ancient Buddhist relics.

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Thiksey Monastery

The Thiksey Monastery, also known as Thikse Gompa, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Leh district of Ladakh in northern India. The monastery is located on a hilltop and is one of the largest and most famous monasteries in Ladakh.

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Key Monastery

The Key Monastery, also known as Ki or Kye Gompa, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at an altitude of 4,166 meters above sea level and is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in the region.

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Ghoom Monastery

The monastery was founded in 1850 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, a monk from Tibet. It is one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Darjeeling and is renowned for its beautiful location and stunning architecture

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Golden Temple, Bylakuppe

The Golden Temple is located in the town of Bylakuppe in the state of Karnataka and is one of the most important Buddhist temples in India. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and collection of ancient Buddhist relics

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