Sinon Monastery | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Sikkim,India |
Country | India |
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Geographic coordinates | 27°20′32″N88°17′21″E / 27.3421846°N 88.2890602°E /27.3421846; 88.2890602 |
Architecture | |
Date established | 1716 |
Sinon Monastery is a Buddhist monastery inSikkim, northeasternIndia.Sinon Monastery is located in West Sikkim District. Sinon means 'the suppressor of intense fear'. The monastery was constructed in 1716 and is situated on a hilltop, 10 km from Tashiding. The monastery was built under the leadership of Pedi Wangmo, half-sister of Chogyal Chagdor Namgyal. The famous painting, Pedi Wangmo, can be found in the Sinon Monastery. Another famous Sikkimese artwork found in the monastery is a painting of Arhat Nagasena. The saint's peaceful face is expressed with a minimum of colours and line drawings. The painting displays strong influence of the Ajanta cave paintings.The nearest airport is Civil Enclave Bagdogra
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