When it comes to the most beautiful places in India, the name of Ladakh is taken. This is such a place in India, where lakhs of domestic and foreign tourists visit every month.
Just as Ladakh is famous all over the world for its beauty, similarly the Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist sculptures present here are famous all over the world. Many tourists visit Phuktal Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Alchi Monastery in Ladakh.
There are also many such Buddhist idols in Ladakh which are always at the centre of discussion. The 30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha amidst the beautiful hills of Ladakh is very famous.
In this article, we are going to tell you about some interesting and interesting stories related to the 30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha present in Ladakh. Let's know.
Where is the 30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha in Ladakh
First of all, the article lets us know that at which place in Ladakh there is a 30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha. This sacred and famous Buddhist idol is situated on the Srinagar-Leh Highway.
After Kargil from Srinagar-Leh, there is a tourist place. This grand statue has been built on a straight bay rock, on the side of the highway, a short distance from the tourist spot.
History of Mulbek Monastery
Before knowing the history of Mulbek Math, let us tell you that the place where the 30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha is present is known as Mulbek Math.
Mulbekh Monastery, also known by many as Mulbekh Gompa. It is said about this monastery that its history is more than 800 years old. Many believe that it was built by the Drukpa dynasty. Many people also believe that it was built during the Kushan period in the first century.
30 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha
The story of the 30 feet high statue of Lord Buddha present in Mulbek Math is also very interesting. It is said that this wonderful idol has been built on top of a huge stone. The height of the rock on which the idol is built is said to be about 650 feet. The 30 feet high idol of Lord Buddha is made of a mixture of limestone and stone.
Apart from Mulbek Monastery, other famous monasteries of Ladakh
Apart from the Mulbek Monastery, there are many such famous monasteries in Ladakh, which are quite famous among tourists. Lamayuru Math, Hemis Math and Phuktal or Phugtal Math are also quite famous. Many monasteries present here are built in Tibetan style while many monasteries are built in Chinese style. Every day thousands of local and foreign Buddhist followers reach these monasteries in Ladakh for darshan.
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