Spituk Gompa

Spituk monastery is located in Leh in Ladakh. It is also known as Spituk Gompa. This monastery is located 8 kilometers from Leh. This monastery was built in the 11th century by Od D. Tourists visiting here will never forget this magnificent monastery due to its beauty. Tourists will get many such information coming here, which will give them an opportunity to become more familiar with Buddhism. The Gompa was named Spituk (exemplary) by Rinchen Zangpo, a translator came to that place and said that exemplary religious community would rise. Initially the Gompa was run according to the Kadampa school then during the reign of king Gragspa Bumide he converted it to Gayluk Pa order. Many icons of Buddha and 5 thangkas can be visited in this 15th century monastery. The Dukhang Hall is the largest building and has two rows of seats running the length of the walls to a throne at the far end. Sculptures and miniature chortens are displayed on the altar. There is also a collection of ancient masks, antique arms and fine thangkas. Higher up the hill is the Mahakal Temple, containing the shrine of Vajrabhairava. The terrifying face of Vajrabhairva is unveiled only at the annual festival in January.