Gompa Buddhist Temple
Situated on the top of a hill at an elevation in Itanagar, Buddhist Temple is quite different from other Buddhist temples found in India. What makes it unique is the fact that it is one of those places where you can see the stupa right in front of the temple, which is not usual in India.
The temple has a yellow-roofed shrine and the temple has a Tibetan influence. Inside the stupa, you can see the portraits of a Buddhist monk. You can also see an idol of Buddha. Also, there's a tree at the end of the temple, which is believed to be planted by the Dalai Lama. Do watch out for the beautiful view of the city from the temple.
Architecture of Gompa Buddhist Temple
The Gompa sits on top of the hill literally. A small but colorful gate marks the entrance of the Gompa. A white stupa with golden carvings stood just outside the main Gompa and against the backdrop of green rolling hills, it looked very beautiful. The main Gompa is a typical Gompa, but one of the smaller ones I had seen.
There was no one inside when I went there, though later a monk came out of the monastery and I asked if it was ok to photograph the interior. To my surprise, he was quite casual with being photographed. The location of the Gompa and the way it sat pretty on top was most remarkable. You could go around the back of the gompa and view the whole town. The peak offers a 360-degree view.
