Inderz World: 2007-12-23

Likir Monastery, Ladakh

Likir Monastery, Ladakh which I visited this Christmas.

It is perhaps most famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water spirits") Gompa. The monastery was first built in the 14th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot tall gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by monks of the Gelukpa order.

Check-out the location on Google Earth by using the link below.
http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=827655

Some videos of the Monastery..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp7KqpCR7hs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNdTlAZtYc&feature=related
It is truly breathtaking. Take a look at the pics that follow...

the first view of the Monastery..

met a friendly Yak on the way !

friendly Lamas at the entrance...

that's me with the Monastery in the background..

the local painting art and carving combine to add colour to the serene experience..

closer look at the painted and carved base

The view is absolutely Divine !

that's how small we are to the Divine....so true !

we were left speechless by the 25-foot statue...awesome.

Likir Monastery, Ladakh

En route Likir Monastery, Ladakh which I visited this Christmas.

It is perhaps most famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water spirits") Gompa. The monastery was first built in the 14th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot tall gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by monks of the Gelukpa order.

Check-out the location on Google Earth by using the link below.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=827655

Some videos of the Monastery..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp7KqpCR7hs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNdTlAZtYc&feature=related

It is truly breathtaking. Take a look at the pics that follow...