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    The document discusses Buddhist monasteries located in the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It covers the history and spread of Buddhism in the region from ancient times through different phases. Several important monasteries are described, including complexes in the Lahaul and Spiti valleys, known for cave temples and artistic and architectural traditions that developed over centuries.

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    “Buddhist Monasteries of

    Himachal Pradesh”

    SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
    AR.SANDEEP SINGH VIKRANT KUMAR
    15120056
    B.ARCH
    9TH SEM
    List of Contents

    Abstract
    1. Introduction
    - Geophysical Setting - Historical
    - Cultural - Monastic Settlements
    - Cave Monasteries
    2. Flourishing of Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh
    - General
    - Different Phases
    - Buddhist temples
    Marichi Vajravarahi Temple, MARKUL
    Trilokinath Temple, TUNDE
    Temples at KIBAR
    3. Buddhist Monasteries in LAHAUL Valley
    - Guru Ghantal Monastery - Shashur Monastery
    4. Buddhist Monasteries in SPITI Valley
    - Pin (GUNGRI) Monastery - Tangyug Monastry
    - Tabo Monastery - Lalung Monastery
    - KI Monastery - Dhankar Monastery
    5. Minor Votiv Structures
    - The Chorten - The Mani-Dung
    - The Kankani
    6. Monastic Art
    - Canons of Monastic art - Symbolism in monastic art
    - paintings - Thankas
    - Sculptures
    Conclusion
    Bibliography
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    MONASTERIES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH


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    Map of Monasteries in
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