Odisha is full of historical places, unfortunately they are not well preserved and maintained due to sheer lack of interest by the government and by the people too. I found the Buddhist monastery to be very clean and well maintained, may be it was built only in 2006, or may be that is how the monks want it to be.You can see around many Tibetans/ Burmese,Bhutanese here. Jeerang being away from the city, on a hilly terrain, poses challenges to people who visit. Lately the roads are better and somewhat easier for travelling. It is 100km from Berhampur, a town bordering AP and Odisha. On the way we can visit Taptapani ( extinct volcano, now turned into sulfur springs). To my surprise, the Dalai Lama had visited this place too. On the day of my visit, I could see many foreign tourists. I never knew it was such importance. If you are in and around of Odisha or are planning a trip here, then it is a must see place. Some snaps of Jeerang.
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| Main entrance to the monastery |
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| After entering, the temple building, inside of it is Buddha |
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| Statue of Buddha |
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| Another view of inside the temple |
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| Prayer drums |
Vivid colors ! TFS
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your welcome. thanks for stopping by
DeleteI have been to a few buddhist monasteries and where ever I have been I have seen cleanliness and order. Was very lucky to meet the Dalai Lama as a teenager and he is one Godman who is not bogus because if you just hold his hand you can see and feel the aura flowing through. This monastery looks new but surely has all the colors and the traditional designs.
ReplyDeletethis is my 3rd monastery and I found all to be the same. Only the space and some design aspects changed. Lucky you are to meet Dalai Lama. I envy you!!!
DeleteThe colors in these monasteries are so pretty! Always forever :-) Adding it to my next visit list!!
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that is good. I am sure you wouldn't regret your trip.
DeleteI am surprised to know that such a beautiful place exists in Odisha!
DeleteI would love to visit the monastery.
Please, let me know the location and how to reach the destination.
Thank you for showing.
Beautiful place.
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DeleteLovely structure; reminds me of the one in Bylakuppe, Coorg.
ReplyDeleteYeah the structure is similar to the one in coorg.
DeleteWow Niranjan! This is news to me!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know about this monastery! it's a must-visit!
Thanks for sharing!
Keep posting more about Odisha... Lots of info that even people staying there don't know!
India is truly incredible!
yeah.. it is a must visit place in odisha. Odisha has much larger religious grip..do visit this place. You wont regret it.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics. They are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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