Northeast Desk, 30th August: Taklung Dzong, a historic 15th-century monastery in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng District, is emerging as a potential tourist hotspot. Located in the serene Sanglem Village, home to the Buddhist Monpa community, Taklung Dzong is celebrated for its rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
Founded by Lama Tanpei Dronme, a contemporary of the second Dalai Lama, Genden Gyatso, the monastery originally functioned as both a military fortress and a sacred site. The monastery’s traditional Monpa architecture includes two double-storied buildings. The ground floor was used for storage and prison cells, while the upper floor housed a prayer hall, kitchen, and living quarters for monks.
Taklung Dzong is particularly noteworthy for its unique local legends involving serpents. According to tradition, the monastery’s guardian deity is a giant serpent, and the region is known for its sacred snake population. These serpents, considered benign, contribute to the monastery’s mystical reputation and appeal.
The monastery’s combination of historical significance and intriguing legends is expected to attract tourists interested in exploring its spiritual and cultural dimensions.
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