| Stongdey Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Stongdey Gompa from the Nimmu-Padum road | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Deity | Je Tsongkhapa |
| Location | |
| Location | Zanskar River Valley,Ladakh,India |
  Location within India | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′9.34″N76°59′17.59″E / 33.5192611°N 76.9882194°E /33.5192611; 76.9882194 |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Lama Lhodak Marpa Choski Lodos |
Stongdey Monastery, often writtenStongde,Stongday,Tonday orThonde, is a flourishingBuddhist monastery inZanskar,Ladakh, northernIndia, approximately 18 km (11 mi) northeast ofPadum, on theroad to Nimmu.[1] The monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village ofStongdey.[2]
The gompa was founded in 1052 byNaropa's disciple, the famous translator LamaMarpa Lotsawa (1012-1097). It was taken over by theGelugpa about four centuries later and became dedicated toJe Tsongkhapa.[1][3]
It is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, with a community of about 60Gelukpamonks.[1] Every year theGustor Festival is held on the 28th and 29th day in the eleventh month of theTibetan calendar.
There are seven temples in all. The Tshogs-khang is decorated with exquisite painting including some with deities on a black background outlined in gold.[3]
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