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INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest Buddhist Monastery in India is located at
A
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
B
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
C
Gangktok, Sikkim
D
Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -About 2 Kms from the town is the Tawang Monastery . The Monastery is the second biggest and oldest in Asia and is known as the Tawang Ganden Namgyal Lhatse i.e., the celestial paradise of divine site chosen by the horse was founded by Merag Lodroe Gyamtso in the year 1680-81.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the second-largest monastery in the world after Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is known as ‘Gaden Namgyal Lhatse’ in Tibetan. It was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1680-81.

Detailed explanation-3: -Marvel or scale the Gorichen Peak Tawang lures tourists from all over the world, not just with its natural beauty but the thrilling scope of the adventure. Gorichen Peak is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh with 22500 feet of height.

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