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Ladakh Diaries Part 9: Lamayuru

Lamayuru is one of the most ancient monasteries in Ladakh, the oldest surviving structure dating to the 11 th century CE. What makes this monastery particularly fascinating, is its location, amidst what is today called the “moonscape”, for the spectacular natural rock formations, which truly are “out of the world”! As per legend , there once existed a huge lake in this area, populated only by the Nagas (serpents). It was prophesized that there would be a great monastery built here. This prophecy came true when the great acharya Naropa (756-1041 CE) arrived. He emptied the lake, meditated for many years inside a cave, and built the first monastery here. The present structure is a new one, built around the cave where Acharya Naropa is said to have meditated. This legend seems to fit well with the geological formations seen in the area, which suggest this was a paleo-lake, which disappeared around 1000 years ago. Lamayuru is about 130 km from Leh , and the Indus River flows along th
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Blog Camp Mumbai


I am planning to attend the Blog Camp Mumbai, at least part of it. Will you be there?

BlogCamp Details:



BlogCamp Mumbai is all about bloggers and sessions related to blogging. All bloggers + anyone interested in blogging (or have any queries related to blogs) can attend this event. You can also take sessions related to blogging as we will be having a white wiki (board) at the venue where you can take available slot timings. There is no FEE for this event.


When?
Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Where?
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering,
Behind Homeopathy College, Near Irla Lane,
Bhakti VedantaSwami Marg, JVPD Scheme
Vile Parle 400056
India


Where do I register?http://blogcamp.eventbrite.com/

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  1. chitraFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    I am sure that would a god experience and you can also make lot of friends and exchange info.

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  2. calgalFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Wow!! please share your experience. wish I had something like this here.

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  3. SoulSpaceFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    great
    have a good time...sounds exciting

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    AH!! read it a day late... :|

    How was it? I hav never been to one?

    I am sure u had a gr8 time... Please share photos and ur experience.. :)

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  5. hobbittFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Anu, somehow the comment I posted didn't go thru-some tech error on my part , I guess ! Blogcamp was indeed an interesting experience. Like reading about unknown places (including less visited temples).Will read your posts at leisure-should definitely be interesting.

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