The Namdroling Monastery near Kushalnagar , popularly known as The Golden Temple, is one of the must-visit attractions in Coorg district of Karnataka. In spite of a sea of tourists visiting this place every day, it has not failed to retain its charm, calmness, and cleanliness. With the beautiful statues, golden highlights on the structures, the vibrant colours, fluttering prayer flags and beautiful mythological paintings on walls, this place is a photographer’s delight.
The gold painted prayer wheels are sure to attract the attention the moment one steps into the monastery gates
The beautifully crafted tower one sees at the Monastery
A closer view of the ornate tower
One sees Tibetan influence in every detail of the structures
The beaded curtains at the entrance of one of the prayer halls
The gold plated idol of Guru Padmasambhava( this is one of the 3 idols present inside the Golden Temple)
Monks clad in yellow and maroon robes offering their daily rituals in the temple
The intricate paintings on the beams and pillars in the golden temple
The prayer flags decorating the ceiling of the temple
Embellishment seen on one of the temple roofs
Another masterpiece of craft on the temple wall
The step fountain in front of the temple
The popular prayer bell in front of the temple
View of the main temple from outside
Beautiful artwork and painting on the pillars
Intricately carved door handles
The main entrance of the Monastery
I hope you enjoyed the visual tour of the monastery. Let me know how you like it. Also, next time you are in Coorg, do not miss visiting this gem of a place.
Getting there: Namdroling Monastery is well connected by road from major cities in Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 218Km from Bangalore, 110 Km from Mysore, 30 KM from Madikeri and 5Km from Kushalnagar. The Dubare Elephant Camp and Cauvery Nisargadhama are other attractions in close proximity to the Namdroling Monastery.
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