Bylakuppe in Karnataka has a number of monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It is a settlement that was established on land leased by the Karnataka state government to accommodate some of the Tibetan refugees who came to India after 1959.
My skywatch pictures this week are these made one pleasant evening last month while on a long walk from the Namdroling Monastery to reach this Sera Monastery.
My skywatch pictures this week are these made one pleasant evening last month while on a long walk from the Namdroling Monastery to reach this Sera Monastery.
Do go watch more skies at Sky Watch Friday.
These are wonderful photos.I particularly love the one at the top; the unique forms of the trees against the sky.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I like the trees in shadow. Enjoy your weekend.
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Very lovely shots of the place.
ReplyDeleteInteresting sky in the first shot and nice silhouttes. I love the last shot too - interesting details of the buildings and gate. I would love to go to Tibet one day :). Have a nice weekend, Ev
ReplyDeleteHi Celina! Sorry for another long absence, but after a busy start of the year I decided to make a break during the Carnival week, anticipating new hard weeks ahead!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures! Another spot in the list... ;)
Meanwhile, Blogtrotter 2 is in Haiti. Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!!
wonderful captures!!!
ReplyDeletevery different pictures from the usual lot
ReplyDeletebeautiful silhouettes of the trees and the architectural design of the monasteries :)
ReplyDeletei like the last shot the best!!!!
ReplyDeleteI too have been there, the gold is so alluring against the blue.
ReplyDeleteNice shots
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Indicaspecies....haven't seen you for a long time; spotted you on Sky Watch....nice to see you :)
ReplyDeleteEh, it's been a while!
ReplyDeleteI like the first pic, with the trees.
Hi Celine! March has arrived and maybe this awful winter will be gone...
ReplyDeleteHappy Holi. Great Festival of Colours!!
Meanwhile, Blogtrotter 2 is still in Haiti, now at Malfini Beach. Hope you enjoy and have a great week!!
Loved looking over your blog. Beautiful photos. I love seeing photos of your country.
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a very Happy Holi.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot. I appreciate for your excellent photography.
Happy Holi to you too :D
ReplyDeleteHow've you been ...
Have to say...still jealous of you ;D
take care
love the papaya tree picture!! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the exploration, i did on this place in 2006. Truely a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteyes...beautiful.... the architecture and trees almost overshadowing, but in a totality...dreamy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and GReat shots !!
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