With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India. Consider the following pairs:
| Famous Shrine | Location |
|---|---|
| 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex | Spiti Valley |
| 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple | Nako Zanskar Valley |
| 3. Alchi temple complex | Ladakh |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Tabo Monastery and Temple Complex is located in Tabo village, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, founded in 996 CE, known as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Lhotsava Lhakhang temple is located in Nako village, Kinnaur district, not in Zanskar Valley. Nako is in the Trans-Himalayan region of Kinnaur, featuring Nako Lake and Nako Monastery (1025 CE).
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Alchi Temple Complex (Alchi Gompa) is a Buddhist monastic complex located in Alchi village, Leh District, Ladakh, famous for its 11th-12th century murals and Indo-Himalayan art.
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