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| The Golden Temple |
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© Mallikarjuna.D.G. The Golden Temple (Padmasambhava Buddhist Vihara) is in Bylakuppe, Mysore District, Karnataka. The temple was constructed according to the tradition of Tibet, embellished with many exquisite paintings and sculptures. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The Three Great Statues The Center statue represents Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, who was born to King Shudodhana and Queen Mayadevi at Lumbini(in present day Nepal). The statue to the left of Buddha Shakyamuni is a depiction of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche. The statue to the right of Shakyamuni is that of the Buddha Amitayus, The Buddha of Long Life. The statue of Lord Buddha is 60 feet in height(from the base) whereas the height of the other two statues of Guru Padmasambhava and Buddha Amitayus is 58 feet. They are made out of copper and gold. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Paintings seen in the Temple © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Zangdog Palri Temple © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Lamas Worshipping © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Monks Worshipping © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Colourful Door of the Temple © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Artistic Door Handle
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