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Labrang Monastery (Sikkim)

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Labrang gompa was constructed in Tumlong, North Sikkim in 1826 CE and completed in 1843 CE. The founder of the monastery was Gyaltsey Rigzin Champo who was the son of King Tshugphud Nmgyal and he was the first Kapgain of the monastery. The Palden Phuntshok monastery was built by Gyalshe Rigzing
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This monastery has retained its unique architecture as most other older wooden structures of monasteries have burnt down. The wooden pillars and roofing of Labrang monastery have been reinforced with steel.
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and located on the flat ground on the hill top having altitude of 7000 ft. It is surrounded by lush green jungle. It is located 2 km from
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Chempa in the memory of Latsun Chembo of Kongpu, Tibet. Major renovation was carried out in 1978 with government aid.
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The monastery houses a museum with a large collection of Buddha statues, sutras and murals.
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Sikkim
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Labrang Monastery (Sikkim) is located in Sikkim
Geographic coordinates
27°25′05″N 88°34′46″E / 27.41806°N 88.57944°E / 27.41806; 88.57944
North Sikkim
Sikkim
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