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History
There isn’t much when it comes to the Shedup Choepelling temple history. The Happy Valley is the place where the temple and the statue of Buddha reside. This is also known to be a place where the Dalai Lama took refuge. He was the one to designate the Tibetan Government here in 1959.
The area around the Shedup Choepelling temple Mussoorie is always clean. Many Tibetan residents stay in the surrounding areas and they also help the visitors by guiding them around the temple.
Architecture
The temple premise is huge. There are two huge statues placed in the main hall of the temple one is of Dalai Lama and the other one is of lord Buddha. The temple has prayer wheels beautifully placed near the entry of the temple. The vibrantly painted walls and pillars, the detailed paintings and carvings on the wall, and the prayer flags moving gracefully with the winds all add up to the beauty and calm that the temple possesses. It is believed that the Shedup Choepelling Temple has an amazing collection of books on Buddhism and Tibetan literature. The pretty clay lamps when lit up make it seem as if the light being spread by them is getting rid of all the negativity around. The maroon interior of the temple gives it a very rich and luxurious feel. The extended area of the temple or the verandah offers a picturesque sight of the Himalayas.
Activities
- Offer silent prayers.
- Do remember to turn the prayer wheels
- Click pictures of the amazing painting on the temple walls and the architecture.
- Sit there and meditate for some time.
- Communicate with the monks and the locals visiting the temple if they seem interested. They are very friendly and welcoming.
Tips for visiting
- Remember to take off your shoes outside the main sanctum.
- Keep your phone on silent.
- Do not make noise and keep calm.
- Ask for permission if you want to click pictures.
- Respect their beliefs and values while you are in the temple.
- Do not cause harm to the temple property in any way.
Best time to visit
April, May, and June are the months when one should visit the hill station as well as the Shedup Choeplling Temple. If you want to avoid being here during the peak season then go any time after those months. Visit the temple during the early morning hours or the evening hours. During the afternoon the heat is a bit harsh.
Nearby Atractions
- Kempty Fall
- Company garden
- Nag Devta Temple
- Mussoorie lake
- Cloud’s End
- The Camels Back
- Gun Hill
- Dalai Hill
Nearby market/ shopping places
Mall Road- Some of the amazing goods one can purchase here are handwoven woolen, cardigans, crochet shrugs, coffee mugs, ceramic vases, wooden items, good quality shawls, and a lot more.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Vishnu Palace
- Hotel Sun Grace
- Hotel Devlok Primal
- Amatra Dunsvirk Court, Mussoorie
- Hotel Crystal Palace
- Sterling Mussoorie
Interesting Facts About Shedup Choepelling Temple
- One must move the prayer wheels with the right hand. It is said that if you do so and wish for something it will come true.
- If you visit the place at the right time you may end up meeting monks who come here to chant prayers.
- After visiting the temple you can go to the Dalai Hill and meditate, there is a certain sense of calm and purity in the air up there.
- The Dalai hill has a lot of Buddhist flags which make the hill look amazing and divine.
