the view that welcomes you as you enter the gandan complex - the temple doves flying amidst visitors to the monastery...
guests cannot help but to be friendly with the birds too. here they feed them with some nuts available upon purchase at the entrance.
the janraisig datsan
this imposing building has become a symbol of independence for the mongolians. it is a temple for the veneration of janraisig, the bodhisattva of compassion. it ws built in 1911 at the time of bogd khan, the 8th jebzundamba. the janraisig statue stands inside this building, at 26.5 meters. it is made of copper from erdenet mine and is gilded in gold.
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