Kaza in Winter- Key Monastery
although we are facing Global warming through out the world. Spiti valley- valley in India still gets highest snow fall in himachal pradesh.
key monastery
Key Monastery is One of The largest monastery among all Buddhist Monasteries in the Spiti Valley is without a doubt Key/Ki/Kee monastery. It serves as a significant Lamaic religious hub. It is situated near the Spiti River in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India, at an elevation of 4,166 meters above sea level.According to legend, Dromton (Brom-ston, 1008–1064 CE) founded Kye Gompa in the eleventh century. Key Monastery was often rebuilt after being destroyed by attackers. It caught fire in 1840, and an earthquake in 1975 severely damaged it. The continuous renovations and reconstruction have enabled this stunning abbey to maintain its splendor, despite the repeated attacks not taking away its enchantment.
The monastery is where many lamas receive their religious instruction. Additionally, it is well-known for its stunning paintings, thankas, priceless manuscripts, stucco artwork, and unusual wind instruments that serve as the orchestra whenever Chham is performed in the gompa in the summer. The gompa’s arsenal of weaponry, which may have been used to fend against marauders as well as to keep its grip over anyone betraying a church-militant character, is another intriguing component of the building.