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Basgo Gompa, Ladakh, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Basgo is situated about 40 km west of Leh, along the way to Srinagar. It is known for its castle ruin and the adjoining royal temples spectacularly located on the rocks. The complex of buildings includes a ruined fortress dating from 15th century as well as two large temples and a small shrine. The best preserved temple is situated at very top with the shrine dedicated to Chamba or Maitreya.. It was built in the mid 16th century by Tshe-wang Namgyal, the ruler of Ladakh.
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With the ruins of the Basgo monastery in the backdrop, the basgo village reveals its youthfulness and pastoral beauty...taken in Ladakh Himalayas, India
Ladakh is adorned with Stupas and chorten which can be found at every mile in Ladakh.
Chortens (stupas) are one of the most recognizable Buddhist structures and can be found in many areas in the Himalayas. They add an interesting texture to the stunning mountain scenery. During our travels we have visited many regions in the Himalayas and have seen hundreds of chortens. Here is a selection of our favourites.
Buddhists in the Himalayas typically follow Tibetan Buddhism. Chorten is the Tibetan word for stupa and translates to “basis for worship”. Chortens are said to resemble the shape of Buddha sitting in a meditative posture when he attained enlightenment. Originally, Buddhist stupas were built to contain relics from Buddha’s body such as ashes. There are many legends that suggest a few ancient stupas around Asia contain portions of Buddha’s body. Today, chortens represent Buddha in places where people would not be able to travel to one of the original chortens that may or may not contain his relics.
Basgo, Ladakh, J&K, India
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Basgo Monastery in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir was once a seat of power of a branch of the Namgyal family. The monastery is located about 25 miles from Leh.
Built in 1680, it was a political and cultural nodal center. Basgo Monastery is famous for its Buddha statue, the 16th century murals and other arts.
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Basgo Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Basgo or Bazgo in Leh District, Ladakh, northern India approximately 40 km from Leh. ( 9 shots vertical images merges + crop for composition )
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Ruins of Basgo Fort by Irene Becker © All rights reserved
Basgo, once the capital of lower Ladakh, lies in ruins today, 60 km from Leh. It was once a seat of power of a branch of the Namgyal family and an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles. The monastery is situated on top of the hill towering over the ruins of the ancient town and it noted for its Buddha statue and murals. An early palace in Basgo was built in the 15th century.
Ladakh : Day 10
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