3744 x 5616 px | 31,7 x 47,5 cm | 12,5 x 18,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
20. Juni 2013
Ort:
Leh, Ladakh, India
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This seated Buddha statue rests in a quiet interior space of Leh Palace, the 17th-century residence of the Namgyal dynasty overlooking the city of Leh. Though now partially restored as a heritage site, several rooms within the palace still house devotional objects, suggesting continued spiritual significance. The statue is swathed in ornate silk brocade and adorned with a white khata scarf, a ritual offering expressing respect and reverence. The floral lower robe evokes local textile traditions, while the dhyāna mudrā hand gesture affirms the icon’s meditative purpose. Though modestly situated, this figure embodies an enduring synthesis of Tibetan Buddhist devotion and Ladakhi royal patronage, offering a quiet space for reflection amidst the palace’s fading grandeur.