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English: Maitreya at Sani Gompha holy cremation ground. The cemetery is encircled by a ring of ancient rock-carvings, among them is two-meter high Maitreya statue. On either side of Maitreya is Vajrapani on the left and Padmapani on the right.
Pilgrims pour sacrificial oil on the statues and offer sacred linen. Pouring oil on idols during worship is a characteristic ritual of Hindu Deity, Shani This is one of the most important cremation grounds of Vajrayana Buddhism. Shani Gompa is a 2nd century AD Vajrayana Buddhist Shrine at Zanskar, India |
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