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Lachen Thangu Monastery (1974 A.D)
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This monastery is said to be in existence from the begining of the 19th
century as a hermitage founded by a Lama from Kham, Tibet, who came and
settled here. The Lama was an accomplished master and when he was criticised for
getting married, he is said to have demonstrated his power by leaving a
footprint on a stone slab, which is presently kept at
Lachen Gonpa
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Thangu monastery is no doubt a branch monastery of
Lachen Gonpa
and is located about 29 kms from its parent monastery on the way to Guru Dongmar Lake.
It was earlier a small Lhakhang (Temple) built in 1974 by the
people of Lachen. However, in the year 2003, they rebuilt a bigger
Monastery withGovernment assistance.
The history of this monastery is quite unique. It is said that in summer
months, the people of Lachen along with their household shift to Thangu, the
altitude of which is higher than Lachen, for cultivation in summer and the
periodical ceremonies falling within these months are performed in Thangu
monastery. When winter approaches, they return to Lachen. This practice is still
followed to this day.
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