Hee Gyathang Monastery

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Hee Gyathang Monastery
Religion
Affiliation Tibetan Buddhism
Location
Location Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim district, Sikkim
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates 27°28′34″N88°30′04″E / 27.476°N 88.501°E / 27.476; 88.501 Coordinates: 27°28′34″N88°30′04″E / 27.476°N 88.501°E / 27.476; 88.501
Architecture
FounderAbi Putso Rangdrol

Hee Gyathang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim in northeastern India. [1] It was built by hermit Abi Putso Rangdrol in 1914. [2]

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References

  1. "Hee Gyathang Monastery". www.sikkimeccl.gov.in. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  2. "Details About Hee Gyathang Monastery, India". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.