Ladakh & beyond - August 2007

Monasteries near Leh

Thiksey, Shey & Hemis Gompas

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More decorative sculptures on the roof
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Additional buildings of the gompa built into the face of the mountain
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View of the mountains from the roof
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36 Ft high statue of Guru Padmasambhava in Hemis main sanctuary
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Close up of statue
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Statue detail
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Detail at base of statue
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Young monk
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Second sanctuary at Hemis
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Wall painting
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Wall painting
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Carving at base of entrance to sanctuary
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Buddha statue
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Buddha statue with stupa behind it
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Monk's chanting equipment
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Old monk
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