Alchi Monastery - Jammu

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Added On : Jul 07, 2010

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The monastery complex houses two main temples - Alchi Du-khang and the Sum-tsek. The main temple, Alchi Du-khang, also known as the assembly hall is the largest and the oldest preserved structure of the complex. It is the main area utilised by monks for ceremonies. The Sum-tsek, the second important temple of the monastery complex is a three storey mud structure housing three enormous figures of four armed Bodhisattvas.