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Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple Mysore

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I have been to quite a few monasteries but the Namdroling Monastery stands out because of its lovely vibrant colors. Not to be missed if going to Coorg. Dedicated to the teachings of wisdom and compassion of the Buddha and the palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. located amidst the Sandal groves  a 60 KMs from Kaveri Nisargadhama , few hours from Bangalore & Mysore in Karnataka  South India. Namdroling monastery was established by his Holliness Pema Norbu Rinpoche shortly after he came to India from Tibet with only 300 rupees in his hand and with just a handful of Monks, he laid the foundation stone of the three storied main temple that then covered an area of 80 sq feet. His Holliness the Dalai Lama Consecrated the spot and bequeathed the name "Namdroling Monastery". Today the Monastery is home to nearly 5000 Monks & nuns, renowned as a center for the pure upholding of the teachings of the Buddha. After vis...
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The Meghalaya "abode of Clouds"

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The places that  I visited during my exploration in Shillong are- Umniam Lake, Krang-suri Waterfalls, Umngot river, Dawki & Laitlum. The best moments that inspired me about Shillong is the nature of beauty distinguished in many forms described below- Day 1:- Umniam lake, barapani Shillong The best part of Travelling in Umniam lake was to watch the peaceful nature with an amazing breeze hiting me . It was so pleasing to watch the nature take its course pleasing our eyes and soul. My friend Devpriyo was surprised watching the change in my mood turned enlightened . But the weather there was quite cold and adorable. I was lost in the moment of time was the peaceful Umniam lake and felt the presence of mother nature. This was the first spot we visited and it turned out to be astonishing mesmerising. Day 2:- Krangsuri waterfalls, Jaintia hills,Jowai On second day , our  journey started for Krangsuri waterfalls which is precisely 84Kms away from Shillong City. K...
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The Meghalaya "abode of Clouds"

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The places that  I visited during my exploration in Shillong are- Umniam Lake, Krang-suri Waterfalls, Umngot river, Dawki & Laitlum. The best moments that inspired me about Shillong is the nature of beauty distinguished in many forms described below- Day 1:- Umniam lake, barapani Shillong The best part of Travelling in Umniam lake was to watch the peaceful nature with an amazing breeze hiting me . It was so pleasing to watch the nature take its course pleasing our eyes and soul. My friend Devpriyo was surprised watching the change in my mood turned enlightened . But the weather there was quite cold and adorable. I was lost in the moment of time was the peaceful Umniam lake and felt the presence of mother nature. This was the first spot we visited and it turned out to be astonishing mesmerising. Day 2:- Krangsuri waterfalls, Jaintia hills,Jowai On second day , our  journey started for Krangsuri waterfalls which is precisely 84Kms away from Shillong City. K...
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Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple Mysore

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I have been to quite a few monasteries but the Namdroling Monastery stands out because of its lovely vibrant colors. Not to be missed if going to Coorg. Dedicated to the teachings of wisdom and compassion of the Buddha and the palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. located amidst the Sandal groves  a 60 KMs from Kaveri Nisargadhama , few hours from Bangalore & Mysore in Karnataka  South India. Namdroling monastery was established by his Holliness Pema Norbu Rinpoche shortly after he came to India from Tibet with only 300 rupees in his hand and with just a handful of Monks, he laid the foundation stone of the three storied main temple that then covered an area of 80 sq feet. His Holliness the Dalai Lama Consecrated the spot and bequeathed the name "Namdroling Monastery". Today the Monastery is home to nearly 5000 Monks & nuns, renowned as a center for the pure upholding of the teachings of the Buddha. After vis...
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Every November in Shillong the Valleys come to life with Cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossom festival is one of the major festival of Japanese Ohanami on which one of the importance form of sustainability is the continuation of their traditional process. Cherry blossom is the symbol of Spring arrival where communal aspect where paintings or Photography, seasonal foods where used to celebrate the ephemeral aspects of Spring, blossom and life. ABOUT SHILLONG Cherry blossom festival in Shillong. The festival is usually scheduled to take place in the month of November  last  year it was held from 13-16th Nov, at a time when wooden forests of Shillong will turn pink due to the blooming of thousands & thousands of Cherry blossoms across the entire region. Cherry trees have been planted at Mawphlong , New Shillong, Ward's lake and the Umniam lake Barapani -Shilong road. Besides the amazing sight of Cherry blossoms all over the place including upper Shillong, Ward's lake and etc, the festival also features interesting ac...
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