Jirang Buddhist Monastery is located at Chandragiri, about 80 km distance from Paralakhemundi and 85 km from Brahmapur. It is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Odisha, India. The temple is in the eastern Ghat region of Odisha. In 2010, His Highness the Dalai Lama inaugurated this monastery. The environment is peaceful and surrounded by greenery. There is a beautiful waterfall named Khasada, about 6 km from Jeerango. There are some guest houses and lodges near Chandragiri Jirang Monastery, where visitors can stay.
The Jiranga Chandragiri Monastery has a modern style, which is very beautiful, and a large number of tourists and devotees from all over the country and abroad come here to visit. There is a Jagannath Temple and Maa Kureisuni Temple near Chandragiri. It is the best picnic spot, and tourists come during winter. Jirang Chandragiri Monastery is one of the tourist places in Gajapati.
- It is one of the largest monasteries in Eastern India and serves as a major centre of Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Jirang monastery is renowned for its traditional Tibetan architectural style.
- The main prayer hall is adorned with exquisite murals, intricate carvings, and statues of the Buddha, Padmasambhava, and other deities.
- The golden stupa and prayer wheels add to the spiritual ambience of the site.
- The Jeerango monastery also features a library with ancient Buddhist scriptures and texts.
- The Chandgiri monastery is an important centre for Buddhist studies and meditation practices.
- Chandragiri is often referred to as “Mini Tibet” due to its large Tibetan population and vibrant Tibetan culture.
- Nearby attractions include the lush green hills, Khasada Waterfall, and serene landscapes of the Eastern Ghats.
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