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Latest revision as of 22:12, 14 August 2023
| Sinon Monastery | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Sikkim, India |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°20′32″N 88°17′21″E / 27.3421846°N 88.2890602°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1716 |
Sinon Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, northeastern India.Sinon Monastery is located in West Sikkim District. Sinon means 'the suppressor of intense fear'. The monastery was constructed in 1716 and is situated on a hilltop, 10 km from Tashiding. The monastery was built under the leadership of Pedi Wangmo, half-sister of Chogyal Chagdor Namgyal. The famous painting, Pedi Wangmo, can be found in the Sinon Monastery. Another famous Sikkimese artwork found in the monastery is a painting of Arhat Nagasena. The saint's peaceful face is expressed with a minimum of colours and line drawings. The painting displays strong influence of the Ajanta cave paintings.
The nearest airport is Civil Enclave Bagdogra
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External links[edit]
- Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India
- Pilgrims Guide to Buddhist India: Buddhist Sites
- Google. "Sinon Monastery" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
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