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1.5 Kardang Monastery

1.5 Kardang Monastery

  • It lies in Kardang Village, which is situated at a height of 15000 feet on “Rangch Peak” in Lahaul.
  • Colorful murals and frescoes.
  • There is a big prayer drum featuring strips of paper on which the Holy mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” is written a million times.
  • The monastery’s library harbors the biggest collection of “Tangyur” and “Kangyur”.
  • Lamas and nuns are treated equally here.
  • The store house here contains a huge collection of dresses, musical instruments, tankhas and other items.