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Tsuglagkhang Complex, Mcleodganj Overview
Tsuglagkhang is popular for being the residence of Dalai Lama. Located above Dharamshala in Mcleodganj, it has been recognized as a worldwide place of worship and invites millions of devotees from different parts of the world and has amazing arrangements and spots for the visitors.
The several features of the place include a monastery, museum, beautiful stupas, temples with Oasis of blessings, calm libraries, bookstores, and enjoyable cafe. If fortune favors you you could as well get to meet the Dalai Lama. This is because his residence is not open for every tourist so your chances of meeting him are rare. But you will still visit other parts of the complex since there are no restrictions over there. The complex is home to an artistic statue of Lord Buddha, Chenrezig as well as Guru Rinpoche.
Tourists get a taste of the Tibetan style of art and culture through the Thee museum. The ancient documentaries handicraft,craftworks like pottery and paintings all grace the museum and attract the eyes of the visitors. The museum is a great depiction of the Tibetan culture and the struggles faced by the Tibetans. The Tibetan architecture plays a vital role in the structure of the museum and adds countless beautiful features to the building that look both innovative as well as unique.
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Exploring Tsuglagkhang Complex
Tibet Museum: This museum is known to be the first-ever building that any visitor takes notice of, inside the monastery. The popularity of the museum is so huge that the inflow of the visitors as well as that Tibetans is quite understandable and becomes obvious through the various photographs, videos, and numerous exhibitions.
Tsuglagkhang Temple: This temple has
existed for a really long time and is located on the insides of the monastery.
Beautiful wall paintings adorn the temple. The statues add to the beauty of the
temple. All of this is further levitated through the pleasant weather that
surrounds the temple.
Namgyal Gompa: This is the place
where Tibetan monks take pleasure in their religious debates. It is also a
common ground for the Kora ritual in which the participant walks in a clockwise
direction.
Things to Do at Tsuglagkhang
1. You can profoundly observe the culture visible at
the monastery and profusely offer your prayers to Lord Buddha.
2. Understand how the monks of the monastery live their lives during and
outside the time of their involvement in duties.
3. The most important quality you can imbibe after coming to the monastery is
compassion. The lie Lama advocates for his enriching teachings that are so
essential in your life. If you want to have an opportunity to listen to Dalai
Lama’s preachings you are free book a
hearing session at least two days prior to your visit.
How to Reach Tsuglagkhang Complex
Take a bus from your place to the Mcleodganj bus stand from where you can reach the monastery that is only two kilometers away. In this case, we can also walk to the monastery.
In the absence of a bus at the station, you can find buses at another bus station in Dharamshala which is just 4 kilometers from the monastery. From there you can opt for a taxi that is available in high numbers.
Tips
1. Since you’ll have to walk uphill and downhill around the monastery it is suggested that you wear comfortable shoes
2. Keep in mind that you are entering a monastery and so maintenance of silence
is highly expected from you. Keep yourself away from the restricted zones as
well.
3. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the monastery since this disturbs
the practice of the monks. You have to attune yourself to the routine of the
monks and then decide about the safe time to take photographs.
4. Kindly maintain the order, decorum, and discipline of the monastery
5. Understanding that it is a place of adulation and learning, dress accordingly.