 Vajra Bhairava Shrine is a 'tantric' guardian deity of the Gelugpa order. Vajra Bhairava Shrine, Spituk, Leh, Jammu & Kashmir is considered to possess supernatural powers. The unusualness of this shrine is that the deity is unveiled only once in a year. For the remaining year, it is kept inside a chamber. There are paintings that go back over 600 years on the walls of the temple. It is Spituk's oldest building. Mahakal Temple, Spituk Monastery and Spituk Gustor are the major attractions in the vicinity. Vajra Bhairava Shrine is situated in Spituk, about 10km from Leh.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com
(Last Updated on : 02/01/2015)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples
|
|
|
| • | Tarakeshwar Temple
Tarakeshwar Temple is a much venerated Hindu pilgrimage site. It is located at the Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal. It is devoted to Baba Tarakanath, a form of the Lord Shiva.
| | | • | History of Indian Temples
The history of Indian temples dates back to the ancient ages and variant dynasties that have ruled throughout the ages. Every temple of every region has a story attached to it that reflects the cultures of the specific dynasty.
| | | • | Kapilash Temple
Kapilash Temple located at Dhenkanal town in Odisha was built by the Narasinghdeva I of Ganga Dynasty. Idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Kartikeya and Gangadevi have been installed in the temple.
| | | • | Indian Temple Architecture
Indian temple architecture is characterized by an awe-inspiring richness of architectural ingredients, sculptural forms, and aesthetic exuberance. It can be referred to as the most authentic and classical form of Indian art.
| | | • | Sundha Mata Temple
Sundha Mata temple is located on the top of the Sundha Mountain in Jalore District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This temple enshrines the idol of Goddess Chamunda, along with Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
