Attractions of Tawang Arunachal Pradesh
The
area of the district is approximately 2085 sq. km. bordered by Tibet in the
North, Bhutan in the South-West and Sela ranges separate West Kameng district
in the East.
The
name TAWANG derives from some bearings on surroundings. But people's
interpretation is that the name TAWANG was given by Mera Lama in the 17th
century.
One
can reach Tawang from other parts of the country via Guwahati and Tezpur inAssam. From Guwahati(Assam) or Tezpur(Assam), one has to go to Bhalukpong in
West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh and from there via Bomdila and Sela
Pass one can go to Tawang by road.
The
inhabitants of the districts are all of Monpa tribes except Shyo village which
is dominated by people of Tibetian origin. The Monpas belong to Mongoloid stock. They are well built, fair in complexion. Their houses are built with
stones and timbers. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry are the fundamental means
of the Monpas occupation.
Tawang
Monastery is one of the most important element in Social and Religious life of
the Monpas. This Monastery is known as "GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE". It is
one of the most largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia. Lamseries comprise
of several sections ranging near about four hundred years, devoted to Love,
Learning and Purity of life.
This
fortified complex covers an area of 135 sq. meters enclosed by a compound wall
of 610 meter long. Within the complex there are 65 residential buildings and 10
other structures. The library have valuable old scriptures mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles. It is dated back to 17th century A.D.
There
are two major religious festivals of the Monpas viz "LOSAR" and
"TORGYA". Both festivals are celebrated once annually. The LOSAR s
celebrated to the commencement of New year. Every third year of Torgya, the
festival of Dungyur is celebrated. Both "Dungyur and Torgya"
festivals are celebrated at the premises of the Tawang Monastery with
traditional gaiety and enthusiasm.
There
are beautiful lakes around Tawang. One is Pankang Teng Tso (P.T. Tso ) lake. It
is a fetching heaven for tourist only 17 KM away from maddening crowd of
township. It is a beautiful natural site and provide tourist a lucky chance for
deep communion with nature. Other eye catching lakes are Sangetser lake ,
Banggachang lake.
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