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 Indian monasteries are believed to be some of the most pious pilgrimages all over the world. Religious pilgrims from all parts of the globe come to visit Sarnath, near the city of Varanasi, which is a sacred monastery of the Buddhist in India. The pilgrims often stay in these monasteries as they travel to other holy places. Many of the monasteries welcome foreign visitors as paying guests. The rules of Indian monasteries are basically the same in all over India. The authorities of Indian monasteries do not allow smoking, drinking or loud music.
Buddhist Monasteries in India
The Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Karnatakaand others comprise some of the most magnificent Buddhist monasteries. Bomdila Monastery and Tawang Monastery of Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal's Ghum Monastery, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, etc., Rumtek Monastery, Phodong Monastery, and other monasteries of Sikkim, Dzongkhul Monastery, Shashur Monastery, of Himachal Monastery are a few of the famous Buddhist monasteries of the country. Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is another important Buddhist monastery in India.
Christian Monasteries in India
Adoration Monastery of the Sisters of St.Clare located in Mangalore, Karnataka, Kurisumala Ashram which is a Cisterian Monastery based in the Southern Indian state of Kerala, Manjanikkara Dayara Monastery in the Pathanamthitta District in the southern portion of Kerala, Vallikkattu Dayara Monastery in Travancore, which is also in the state of Kerala are amongst the
Hindu Monasteries in India
Indian monasteries of the Hindus are also known, as Dharmashala. Ashta Mathas of Udupi by Sri Madhvacharya and Sringeri Sharada Peetham in Sringeri are the two well-known Hindu monasteries in India. Advaita Ashramas, Belur Math, ISCON, Kanchi Matha and Kashi Mutt are also distinguished Indian monasteries serving the Hindu religion and its prophecies at its best.
The Indian monasteries are best places to attain peace of mind and spiritual realisation in a calm and tranquil environment. The patrons of religion dwell in these monasteries, thus promoting the tradition of self attained enlightenment in every form. The Indian monasteries have lately been discovered as beneficial tourist places too. Thousands of tourists visiting the Indian hill stations inevitably visit the Buddhists monasteries, while the passionate Hindus frequently visit the Hindu monasteries of India.
(Last Updated on : 06-09-2013)
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