Ranka Monastery
E642979
Ranka Monastery is a Buddhist monastery near Gangtok in Sikkim, India, known for its serene setting, traditional architecture, and role as a center of monastic learning and practice.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist monastery
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religious building ⓘ |
| accessFrom | Gangtok NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalElement |
multi-tiered roofs
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ornate woodwork ⓘ vibrant exterior colors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Tibetan Buddhist architecture ⓘ |
| category |
Buddhist temples in India
ⓘ
Monasteries in Sikkim ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Tibetan Buddhist tradition ⓘ |
| environment |
forest surroundings
ⓘ
hillside setting ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
chanting sessions
ⓘ
monk training ⓘ photography by visitors ⓘ religious festivals ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Buddhist statues
ⓘ
colorful wall paintings ⓘ courtyard ⓘ main prayer hall ⓘ monastic quarters ⓘ prayer flags ⓘ stupas ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Buddhist practice
ⓘ
monastic learning ⓘ scenic mountain views ⓘ serene setting ⓘ tourist attraction near Gangtok ⓘ traditional Buddhist architecture ⓘ |
| languageUsed |
English
ⓘ
Nepali ⓘ Tibetan ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Gangtok NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Ranka, Sikkim, India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Northeast India ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| state | Sikkim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourismType |
cultural tourism
ⓘ
religious tourism ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Buddhist rituals
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meditation ⓘ monastic education ⓘ public worship ⓘ religious ceremonies ⓘ |
| viewOf | Himalayan mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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