Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Lord Buddha who is the epitome of compassion and has shown us the path of enlightenment and virtue

Lord Buddha who was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautam to a royal family in Lumbini, Nepal is the founder of Buddhism and His teachings guide mankind even today

Here are top 5 beautiful Buddhist monasteries of Northeast India-

Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh

Known as the largest monastery in India, the Tawang Monastery is situated in the lush green valley of Tawang Chu in Arunachal Pradesh

Golden Pagoda, Arunachal Pradesh

A Burmese style monastery located in Namsai, the Gold Pagoda or the golden painted structure has a very beautiful statue of Lord Buddha

Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim

A monastery that is abounded with stunning ancient artifacts and designs, the Rumtek Monastery of Sikkim is also known as the Dharma Chakra Centre

Samdruptse Monastery, Sikkim

Located on Samdruptse Hill or the 'wish fulfilling hill' in Sikkim, the main attraction of Samdruptse Monastery is the giant 45-meter statue of Sikkim's patron saint Guru Padmasambhava set up on an elevated platform.

Ralang Monastery, Sikkim

Situated in southern Sikkim, the Ralang Monastery is  adorned with various collections of paintings, thangkas, and beautiful architecture showcases the richness of Buddhist art.

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