Rumtek Monastery

Rumtek also called the Dharmachakra Centre, is a Tibetan Buddhist

monastery located 24 km from Gangtok, the capital of the Sikkim, at an

altitude of about 1500 m. Originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk

Dorje in 16th century, Rumtek served as the main seat of the Karma

Kagyu lineage in Sikkim for some time. But when the 16th Karmapa

arrived in Sikkim in 1959, after fleeing Tibet, the monastery was in

ruins. Despite being offered other sites, the Karmapa decided to

rebuild Rumtek. To him, the site possessed many auspicious qualities

and was surrounded by the most favorable attributes. For example,

flowing streams, mountains behind, a snow range in front, and a river

below. With the generosity and help of the Sikkim royal family and the

Indian government, it has been built by the 16th Karmapa as his main

seat in exile.

Very good composition,colours and exposure,Sonali. You have been able to capture and convey the mystic ambiance of this famous and beautiful monastery. Thanks for the write-up. It will help the viewers to appreciate the image more.

You have created a lovely warm atmosphere with this shot..also good documentary included!

... beautiful athmospher ...

Very good capture, attractive mystic atmosphere! Best Regards. Glauco. (7/7 anon.)

Good atmosphere and composition.

Regards

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent colurs....7/7anon! Best regards

Fascinating documentary...lovely colors...Marjorie

Excelente toma y documento,con una magnifica exposicion y ambiente captado,asi como unos tonos estupendos.7/7.Anon.

 

Saludos -Tolo.

Beautiful work, great show of colors and light. 7/7 anon. best regards.

Regards! CL

Thank you all for your kind words and appreciation. Regards to everybody.

The atmosphere is very well captured! Great image. Kind regards.

Very good composition and colors.. But to me some dark and not sharp.. Warm regards..

Nice place. Beautiful done.

The many colours yet darkness of the shot captures a brilliant atmoshere. Well done, Sonali. Regards, Lawrence.

Fantastica foto y de mucha dificultad.Los colores son muy buenos y el detalle excelente.Saludos y 7/7.

Interesting and very well done document. Warm regards.

Great picture.Thanks for the useful information. .Regards

very often, looking at your photos, a person that ( like me) never was in your country, receive a strong message about the soul of the places-

Powerful geometry and colours. BR Joerg

In such a short time you have improved your vision tremendously, blessings!

 

Rakesh.

Fabulous colours here.