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Design Gallery
The Alchi Monastary 2
Life, learnings and more from Ladakh
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Alchi village.
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Handcrafted puppets at a craft shop in Alchi.
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Buddhist Mahakaal Masks - which are worn during the mask dance performances by monks.
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An antique shop in Alchi.
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'Lung – Ta' or the horizontal prayer flags.
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An overwhelming presence of prayer flags signifies the entrance of the monastery.
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A close up of a pillar outside the Manjushri temple reveals the patterns on it.
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The porch of the entrance to the Manjushri temple is intricately hand carved.
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Fine details in the painting of Lord Buddha have been captured by the artist.
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Geometrical spaces are filled with detailed patterns associated with Buddha's life.
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Ceilings within the stupa look like a montage of patterns and figures related to Buddhism.
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A painstakingly done painting within the chorten's ceiling in the Alchi Monastery.
Alchi Village is located outside the city of Leh. Interestingly, it has one of the oldest monasteries, which is built on a lowland and not high up on a hilltop. The workmanship is influenced by the Kashimiri style of architecture and painting. The creation of the Alchi temple complex has been attributed to Rinchen Zangpo (958–1055) a famous scholar – translator from the 10th century. The Alchi monastery is considered to be one of the foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism. The entire complex has 3 shrines, the 'Dukhang' or the Assembly hall, the Temple of Manjushri and the Sumtsek Temple. 'Chortens' or stupas can been seen scattered throughout the temple complex. The monastery is now under the care of the Gelugpa Sect, also known as the 'Yellow hats' which is a school of Buddhism.
For more details: http://dsource.in/resource/alchi-monastery
