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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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Skywatch Friday




The Bandra-Worli Sea Link.... as we passed via Bandra yesterday........The sight is still too exciting for me.... I go clickety-click everytime I go by.........


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  1. Sylvia KFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    What a lovely, serene capture, Anu!! Such soft colors! Have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. Tarun MitraFebruary 13, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Nice....a closer pic...would be more wonderful

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  3. Gwendolyn LFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    One a great location. I like the color and feel of this place. Nice picture. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AartiFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely pic... Saw this halfway done during my last trip to bby...

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    What a lovely photograph... I like skywatch..

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  6. LottieFebruary 16, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    so beautiful! a soothing photo.

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  7. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    @Sylvia: Thanks a lot...

    @ Tarun : yes.. must go sometime at leisure... i love this place... but am always in a hurry when i pass by....

    @Gwendolyn: Thanks..... Hey, I loved the silo on your blog...

    @AArti: thanks.... we have been seeing it for so long.. being built, I mean... it was such a relief when it was done!

    @Pat: thanks.. i do too....

    @Lottie: thanks... yet it is.. actually didnt quite realise that till u pointed it out.. thanks again...

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