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Ganden Monastery in Mongolia

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Mongolia’s largest temple, Ganden Monastery is home to a majestic and solemn statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, Ganden Monastery is the biggest temple in Mongolia. The precursor to Ulaanbaatar, the old city of Ikh Khüree, gradually developed into a town around Ganden Monastery. The most striking feature of the monastery is the giant statue of Zanabazar, which stands 28 meters tall and is entirely gilded...

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Mongolia’s Ganden Monastery

Mongolia’s largest temple, Ganden Monastery is home to a majestic and solemn statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, Ganden Monastery is the biggest temple in Mongolia. The precursor to Ulaanbaatar, the old city of Ikh Khüree, gradually developed into a town around Ganden Monastery. The most striking feature of the monastery is the giant statue of Zanabazar, which stands 28 meters tall, is entirely gilded, and encrusted with numerous precious gems, making it a national treasure of Mongolia.