Kartik month · open day

Pharping and the caves

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· Kartik 19, 2083 BS

The plan

  1. MorningGo to Pharping, south of the valley.
  2. MiddayVisit the meditation caves of Guru Rinpoche, the teacher who brought Buddhism to Tibet.
  3. AfternoonThe Dakshinkali temple, lower down the valley.

Culture & customs

Pharping is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Monasteries sit above the cave where Guru Rinpoche is said to have reached enlightenment, and prayer flags are strung everywhere.

Dakshinkali is a temple to the goddess Kali, known for animal sacrifices on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

What happened

Not written yet.What actually happened on 5 November goes here, with photos, on the day.
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