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INDIAS HERITAGE
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Nagaland
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Sikkim
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Tripura
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Meghalaya
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dubdi Monastery, occasionally called Yuksom Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism near Yuksom, in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district, in eastern India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Established in 1701 by Chogyal Namgyal, it is considered to be the oldest monastery in the state. The word ‘Dubdi’ in the vernacular tongue means retreat. The monastery is a two-storeyed structure made of stone. It is situated at an altitude of 2, 100 m and has an elaborately painted interior.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sikkim monasteries are normally called-“Gonpa, Manilhakhang, lhakhang, Tshamkhang and Dubkhangs”.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim One of the most famous monasteries in Sikkim, the Rumtek Monastery is known for its ideal site and location with scenic vantage points.