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Tayul Monastery



Tayul Monastery is an ancient monastery, situated 6 km from Keylong, in Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh.

Situated above the Satingri Village, this gompa has a 12 ft tall statue of Padmasambhava and his two manifestations - 'Sighmukha' and 'Vijravarashi'. The library houses valuable scriptures, 'Kangyur' and 'Thankas' depicting the life of Lord Buddha. The monastery is exquisitely decorated with beautiful murals.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Lahaul and Spiti

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