The Ivolginsky Datsan
Dmitry Vlasov
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Moscow, Russian Federation
Ivolginsky Datsan is situated near Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation. It's the center of Buddhism in Russia. This is a residence of Pandido Khambo lama, the leader of all Russian Lamas. Within the Datsan complex is Etigel Khambin temple which honors the 12th Khambo Lama. His imperishable body was recently exhumed in 2002. Also in the Datsan area The Buddhist university «Dashi Choinkhorling» was opened.
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JPG
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10.1 MB
Width
5184 px
Height
3456 px
Aspect
3:2
Brand
Canon
Model
EOS 600D
Exposure
72 mm f/10 1/320 s ISO 100
Taken
28 January 2014
Coordinates
51.7524, 107.2363
Tint
Brilliant blue
Submitted
25 February 2014
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