Best Temples to Visit in Ladakh | Ladakh Yatri

Posted by Ladakh Yatri on February 3rd, 2021

Shraddha and group share the best Temples to visit in Ladakh:

Travel to Ladakh is a spiritual sojourn. Known for its pristine beauty and bordered by Jammu and Kashmir, Tibet, Himachal Pradesh, Karakoram Pass, and Xinjiang, it is the magical abode wonderful Buddhist Monasteries and temples. Its simplicity and elegance completely enamored us as the jewel of mountains and picturesque rivers decorated the surroundings. A visit to the monasteries and encounter with red robbed monks tends to rub off calmness in you, and you return much wise. So, here’s presenting the most enthralling temples in Ladakh that would leave you mesmerized and spellbound.

Red Maitreya Temple

Our first stop through our exploration of temples in Ladakh was at Red Maitreya Temple, which also draws plenty of crowds from across the globe. The colossal statue of Maitreya Buddha decorated with colorful murals will leave you mesmerized. Besides, the temple comprises beautiful paintings. It was built by king Tragspa Bumde and took us back into the history of Avaiokiteshwara, Buddha, and Mahakala, whose pictures are adorned in the wall. It is a true marvel to experience and explore near Leh and bordered at Jammu and Kashmir.

Vajra Bhairav Shrine

The might Vajra Bhairav Shrine is dedicated to the tantric deity of the Gelugpa sect. It is a Shiva temple that gathers a huge crowd. The temple’s interior comprises paintings older than 600 years and is also one of the oldest buildings in Spituk. There are also other temples in the vicinity surrounding this one, including Spituk Monastery, Mahakal Temple, and Spitul Gustor.

Sun Temple

One of the most popular and top temples located in Ladakh is the Sun Temple. Housed at Anantnag and built by King Lalitaditya in the medieval period, the temple is dedicated to the Sun God. Its colonnaded courtyard is one of the main highlights herein. Besides what enamored us further were the 84 columns that were used to construct this temple. Other materials used for the construction include hard and square limestone, and it prides itself on its exemplary and outstanding architecture.

Tara Temple

A visit to the Thiksey Monastery landed us at Tara Temple, a complete epitome of beauty and peace. It is dedicated to the goddess Tara, and one can find over 21 images of the goddess placed inside glass-covered wooden shelves.

Besides, the paintings on the wall, including Buddha, Tsong Khapa, Palden Lhamo, Padmasambhava, and Mahakala, are genuinely magnificent.

If you plan to visit Ladakh, do not forget to glimpse through these temples and many more.

Shraddha and Friends.