Ancient monastery of Himachal Pradesh: Ki Gomya

Some ancient structures are also found at high altitudes in the hilly region of Hi Machal. Ki Gomya, a Buddhist monastery situated on the banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 215 m amidst natural beauty, is a huge 11th century architecture. Buddhist monk Atisha built this monastery for the religious practice of monks. It was damaged by Mughal invasions in the 16th century. Even today, like a magnificent fort on a peak in Himachal Pradesh, this monastery adds to the natural beauty.

Located in the Lohol-Spiti area, the monastery is a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Gomya means beautiful and glorious. The monastery, which teaches religion, art and science to Buddhist monks in the 11th century, has a number of beautiful sculptures, including a magnificent statue of Lord Buddha. The building is wonderful with narrow rooms, narrow corridors and narrow staircases. The monastery has three floors of low ghats. The discourse rooms and rooms at the bottom of the basement are still visible.

Is given and Buddhist monks become lamas by taking sannyas. There are 20 monks in the monastery who can study.