കേരള അതിർത്തിയിലെ ടിബറ്റിലേക്ക് ടിക്കറ്റ്..!! | golden temple in Kushalnagar | coorg in malayalam

The Namdroling Monastery, popularly referred to as ‘The Golden Temple’ is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. Located in Bylakuppe, about 5 kms from Kushalanagara in Kodagu district, The Golden Temple complex is home to about 16000 refugees and 600 monks .  

Namdroling Monastery’s main entrance is an attractive four story tower with a wheel portraying symbols of Buddhism. The main attractions inside the temple are the statues of Lord Buddha in the centre with statues of Lord Amitayus and Lord Padmasambhava on either sides. Visitors can pray, meditate, give their offerings and rotate the mani prayer drums. Rotating these prayer drums is believed to give the same benefit as chanting “Om Mani Padme Hum”, the Buddhist prayer.

Golden Temple visiting time: The Temple is open for visitors from 9 AM till 6 PM.

Places to visit near Abbey Falls: Abbey Falls (38 kms), Chiklihole Dam (19 kms), Talakaveri  (78 kms), Kaveri Nisargadhama (7 kms), Dubare (20 kms) are some of the popular attractions to explore in Kodagu district, along with Temple.

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