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Row of Chortens




Row of Chortens refers to the stupas located at Purne in Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir. Found in a row, the stupas lie in between the snow- capped mountains. There are a total of six stupas, in three different colors. These edifices have a symbolic meaning in Tibetan Buddhism.

The Row of Chortens is accessible from Pepula and Phuktal.



Updated on 21st June, 2005
District: Leh

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