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Monk exiting a temple doorway

The Alchi Chos'khor (chos'khor means monastic complex) is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in all of India, dating back to the 10th century. The monastery is located in the Indus River valley, integrated with its village. This is typical of earlier phase Himalayan monastic architecture, versus the later phase post 12th century, in which monasteries were fortified and built up on a hill. In the image a monk exits the small doorway of the Vairachana temple (also called Dukhang or Assembly Hall), typical for the doorways of this period. He has removed his shoes, customary for entering Buddhist temples (read the sign on the wall). Alchi is currently administered by the Gelug'pa (Yellow Hat) sect, similar to Spituk Gompa.

Wayne, visitors could go inside but there was a no photo rule for the interiors.

From Alchi, Stok

  • Opening procession
  • Colourful pilgrims
  • Yama character, Cham Dance
  • The bead seller
  • Mother love
  • Prayer flags
  • The confluence
  • Monk exiting a temple doorway
  • The plane and the gompa
  • Gompa cats
  • Alchi Choskhor in winter
  • Prayer flags and tree shadows
  • Stok Gompa
  • Giant Gautama Buddha
  • Stupa
  • Stok palace
  • Crossing the Indus River
  • Woman crossing the Indus River
  • Field of feathers
  • Trio
  • Terry Allen

    on February 18, 2019

    Many thanks John and JohnC!

  • John (300m)

    on February 18, 2019

    lovely picture Terry!

  • johnchapmanphotographer

    on February 18, 2019

    Hi Terry, Great Capture.

  • Terry Allen

    on February 18, 2019

    Thanks a lot, Greg&Rose!

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on February 18, 2019

    Very good shot and so informative

  • Terry Allen

    on February 18, 2019

    Many thanks, Malcolm and Judith!

  • Terry Allen

    on February 18, 2019

    Thanks so much for the nice comments, Rick, God's Child, Janet, Elizabeth, Kevin, Donna, Linda, Bill, Bruno, Frank, Wayne and Judy; really appreciated!

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on February 17, 2019

    Great candid shot of the monk at the monastery. I notice that the "rules" are in English--probably good, considering some of the American tourist behavior I have seen on occasion.

  • malcolmjenkinsphotography

    on February 17, 2019

    Nice street shot.

  • fotoeffects

    on February 17, 2019

    Excellent!

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