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2. GOLDEN TEMPLE IN MYSORE

3.  A major tourist attraction of Mysore district in the
Indian state of Karnataka, this Buddhist temple gives a
feeling of being in totally different world as tourists step
inside it. The Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple is
located in the Tibetan settlement called Bylakuppe, which
is home to thousands of Tibetan refugees. It is also a major
centre for Tibetan Buddhism in the region, Coorg of South
India. Spread over a vast area, it comprises of many
agricultural settlements or small camps. Several
monasteries, temples and nunneries are also a part of it,
including a large educational monastic institution called
Sera.

5.  The Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple comprises of
three golden Buddha statues, and each of them
measures about 40 feet. Named as Padmasambhava,
Buddha and Amitayus, they appear marvellous to
every Coorg visitor. Walls of this temple are adorned
with beautiful paintings of gods and demons
belonging to Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The altar is
decorated with several items like candles, flowers and
incense.

6.  Visitors are equally enchanted by the majestic views that
surround this temple. The atmosphere is extremely
peaceful, in sharp contrast to the noisy streets of South
India. At the time of festivals, its main courtyard witnesses
a dance of masked performers who are dressed in colourful
costumes. Monasteries and temples in Bylakuppe
generously welcome tourists from different parts of the
world. They are even allowed to take photographs of the
temple's interiors as well as its exteriors. Tourists can also
get the chance to shop for some amazing Tibetan jewellery,
souvenirs and handicrafts from many stores around temple
area.

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