MYSURU: The famous Namdroling Monastery or the Golden Temple in Bylakuppe is now open for devotees and tourists after 719 days.
This monastery, a popular spiritual centre in old Mysuru, is considered the gateway of Kodagu tourism as those who travel to Kodagu start their visit by paying a visit to the structure.
“The Golden Temple was closed between March 15, 2020, and March 3, 2022, because of the Covid-19 lockdown,” Lopon Gyurme, the general secretary of the Namdroling Monastery, told TOI.
“All the structures, the temples and a house inside the golden temple, have been painted,” he said.
March 3, when the monastery opened its doors, was the first day of the Tibetian new year.
Tourism industry stakeholders said the monastery is one of the big tourist destinations in this region that attracts tourists from across the country. In the summer, thousands of people visit the shrine as tourists and pilgrims.
All other tourist destinations in the region, including the Mysuru palace, are already open for tourists.
CA Jaya Kumar, the honorary president of the Mysuru Travels Association (MTA), said: “The Golden temple is like the gateway of Kodagu tourism as tourists start their Kodagu visit from here. The tourism activities are picking up now everywhere,” he said.
* The sixty-third anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day was celebrated on Thursday. Members of the Tibetan Parliament and settlement officers were present.
* In his keynote speech, Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Zikyap Rinpoche, emphasised the sacrifices of Tibetan freedom fighters and current political prisoners in Chinese occupied Tibet.
* He urged for the preservation of the Tibetan spirit, culture and language. He thanked the Indian government and people for their hospitality, support and solidarity which has sustained the Tibetan freedom struggle till now.
* Government medical officer Dr Shiva Kumar applauded the Tibetans for their hard work and dedication towards nurturing young Tibetans and constantly grooming them for future struggles. He emphasised that if “we nurture the humane spirit in ourselves, then the world will be a better place for all of us to serve humanity and for world peace and harmony.”
This monastery, a popular spiritual centre in old Mysuru, is considered the gateway of Kodagu tourism as those who travel to Kodagu start their visit by paying a visit to the structure.
“The Golden Temple was closed between March 15, 2020, and March 3, 2022, because of the Covid-19 lockdown,” Lopon Gyurme, the general secretary of the Namdroling Monastery, told TOI.
“All the structures, the temples and a house inside the golden temple, have been painted,” he said.
March 3, when the monastery opened its doors, was the first day of the Tibetian new year.
Tourism industry stakeholders said the monastery is one of the big tourist destinations in this region that attracts tourists from across the country. In the summer, thousands of people visit the shrine as tourists and pilgrims.
All other tourist destinations in the region, including the Mysuru palace, are already open for tourists.
CA Jaya Kumar, the honorary president of the Mysuru Travels Association (MTA), said: “The Golden temple is like the gateway of Kodagu tourism as tourists start their Kodagu visit from here. The tourism activities are picking up now everywhere,” he said.
* The sixty-third anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day was celebrated on Thursday. Members of the Tibetan Parliament and settlement officers were present.
* In his keynote speech, Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Zikyap Rinpoche, emphasised the sacrifices of Tibetan freedom fighters and current political prisoners in Chinese occupied Tibet.
* He urged for the preservation of the Tibetan spirit, culture and language. He thanked the Indian government and people for their hospitality, support and solidarity which has sustained the Tibetan freedom struggle till now.
* Government medical officer Dr Shiva Kumar applauded the Tibetans for their hard work and dedication towards nurturing young Tibetans and constantly grooming them for future struggles. He emphasised that if “we nurture the humane spirit in ourselves, then the world will be a better place for all of us to serve humanity and for world peace and harmony.”