Thursday, August 29, 2013

Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery, Bylakuppe

Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery at Bylakuppe is an important place showcasing Tibetan art, customs and architecture in close proximity. 



The Monastery is established by Penor Rinpoche in 1963 and today is home to thousands of lamas, monks. It the largest Nyingmapa teaching center in the world. 



The buildings here are painted richly with saturated bright colors  The walls are intricately decorated with repetitive patterns and murals of Tibetan Buddhist themes. Below monks offering prayers in one of the temple.




40 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos!
    Greetings from, RW & SK

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  2. Wow, what architecture!! Great pics, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing...:)

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  3. A few of my friends recently visited this place. I'm yet to go...
    Btw, Rajesh, I nominated you for a photo contest - Check it out here

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  4. Marvelous & splendid pictures of the monastery ! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Beautiful monastery...

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  6. Anonymous18:31

    Gorgeous, gorgeous monastery place! Very richly feel!

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  7. Beautiful, colorful place and a terrific capture as always, Rajesh! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!

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  8. the architecture is very eye catching and interesting.

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  9. Anonymous02:22

    Beautiful photos of gorgeous sites ~ carol, ^_^

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  10. Anonymous11:07

    What a gorgeous building. Your kids are cute too.

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  11. Thia is a beautiful place and this time I look to speand a day there. Did you see any lodgings there

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  12. What a wonderful place.

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  13. Beautiful photos! This monastery looks modern.

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  14. Magnificent! Such a wonderful place and thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you a very happy weekend :)

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  15. Beautiful monastery.

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  16. Anonymous21:03

    A colorful monastery

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  17. More amazing architecture and murals!

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  18. Loved that photo with the monks praying. Such decorative temples.

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  19. The art is very beautiful.

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  20. such beautiful, colorful artistry!

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  21. This is a beautiful building, both inside and out. Your photos have beautifully captured the rich colors.

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  22. Nice pictures, wonderful architecture!

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  23. I had no idea this monastere was so recent... Thanks for the sharing : I love to learn with internet, and traveling with you is always a pleasure !

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  24. fabulous detail and color on and in this temple.....thanx for sharing

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  25. Beautiful details on those buildings.

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  26. so nice place...great photos...

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  27. Love this place. Nice shots.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  28. once again beautiful and intricate architecture with interesting dialogue.. Judyx

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  29. here from MOM. What a beautiful place/temple. And the inside is stunning!

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  30. Great to see you are at Mandarin Orange Monday as well :D - So superb photos you have, Rajesh -

    You will find my contribution here:

    http://www.cordes.re/blog/kunst/?p=1581

    Have a great week
    Kind Regards
    Mariane

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  31. Lovely pictures especially the fountain. Nice one for the prompt.

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  32. Been there, Rajesh!
    loved it :)

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  33. Anonymous21:00

    Wow how tranquil

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  34. Great shots!! am joining you in yourindiatravel....:)

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  35. Superb clicks!!! Must be a great place :)

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