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| Phugtal Monastery - India [Photo credit: Google Images] |
The mystic monastery that lies on the edge of steep mountains In Northern India
Phugtal Monastery or Phugtal Gompa is a monastery in south-eastern Zanskar, Ladakh in northern India. Founded by Gangsem Sherap Sampo in the early 12th century, the monastery is a unique construction built into the cliffside like a honeycomb.
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| Phugtal Monastery - India [Photo credit: Google Images] |
Seamlessly blending in with its magnificent surroundings, the
Phuktal Monastery is built on the edge of the steep mountains in Zanskar
Valley and is by far the most spectacularly situated Gompa. Built in
the 12th century, around 70 monks reside at this place.
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| Phugtal Monastery - India [Photo credit: Google Images] |
The peaceful abode is particularly known for the Cave above it. The
monastery claims to owe its illustrious legacy of scholars and teachers
to this cave. Also, there is a mystical hollow in the rock inside the
cave from which water never reduces to spill from it. It is said to have
healing powers.
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| Phugtal Monastery - India [Photo credit: Google Images] |
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