Saturday, September 23, 2017

Luri Cave Monastery

Date: mid 14th century
Type: Cave/Monastery
Use: Worship
Luri Monastery was built in the middle of the 14th century when Kagyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism trying to establish itself in Lo and remains only one Kaguypa sect monastery. Because of bad conservation Luri no longer series of interconnected caves covering different floors. The main caves are reached via a small timber ladder, decorated with murals to s small sanctum. The left of the main entrance of Luri cave leads to other stupa carved of rock called Kalung.  Luri Cave Monastery need more conservation work.
The old cave of monastery is in bad condition but newer monastery which is built further down the river is in good shape. Luri monastery is the main attraction in Upper Mustang, lies on the eastern bank of Kali Gandaki. 

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