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Namgyal Monastery

Namgyal Monastery

Namgyal Monastery, which is also known as Dalai Lama’s Temple, is the 14th Dalai Lama’s personal monastery. Located in Mc leod ganj in Dharamsala, the monastery’s another name is Namgyal Tantric College.

 The monastery is dedicated to preserving the Tibetan artistic, religious and intellectual traditions with the help of the Namgyal monks and the Dalai Lama.

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The main role of the monastery is to help the Dalai Lama with the rituals and practices.

The monastery manages an elderly home in Shimla and a temple in Kushinagar.The humble abode of His Holyness, the Dalai Lama, Namgyal monastery is a must-visit for anyone visiting Mcleod Ganj in Dharamshala.

Highlights:

Only in Tibet proper can you find chanting, prayer meetings, prayer wheels, and scriptures like these.

Location:

McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh (176219).

Best time to visit:

September to October.

Distance from Dharamshala bus stand:

3.3 kilometres.

Timings:

Monday to Sunday (5:00 am – 8:30 pm).

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