The largest monastery in South India Namdroling Monastery (also known as the "Golden Temple")

The largest monastery in South India is the Namdroling Monastery (also known as the "Golden Temple"), located in Bylakuppe, near Kushalnagar in the Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Key details about the monastery include: Significance: It is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Establishment: The monastery was founded in 1963 by His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche (also known as Penor Rinpoche). Community: It serves as a home and educational center for a large sangha community of thousands of monks and nuns. Architecture: The complex is famous for its "Golden Temple" (Padmasambhava Buddhist Vihara), which features ornate decorations, intricate murals, and three massive 40-foot-tall golden statues of Buddha, Guru Rinpoche, and Amitayus. Visiting Information: The monastery is open to visitors daily (typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and there is no entry fee.