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Darjeeling, the land of thunderbolt, is a quintessence of natural beauty making it prevalently known as the ‘Queen of the hills’. This nature’s best destination will let you explore the most serene and peaceful locations of all times, one of them being the Japanese Peace Pagoda.

Considered as a symbol of peace and religion, the Pagoda is an extremely popular Buddhist temple and monastery.

It symbolizes global peace

The Japanese Peace Pagoda of Darjeeling was built by a Buddhist monk Fuiji to spread a message of harmony all around the world after the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The foundation stone of this place was laid in the year 1972 by Fuiji and was completed by his favourite disciple Guruji Fuiji in the year 1992. The main motive of the place is to welcome individuals from every part of the world, regardless of any religion and express a message of religious equality and harmony. A visit to this beautiful place will surely give you immense peace and a sense of positivity.

The spectacular view

Once you reach at the top of the Pagoda, you will be unquestionably fascinated and dazed by the view it offers. There is greenery all around you. Also, if you are lucky enough to visit the Pagoda on a clear day, you will get an opportunity to see the snow laden white mountains. The vibe here is something that will make you feel entirely unperturbed.

The mesmerizing architecture

The Pagoda is just at a short distance from the Japanese temple which is built in a traditional Japanese style. The amazing architecture of the temple will completely leave you captivated.  There are also prayers held at this temple, which can be attended by tourists.One can pay a visit to this sacred shrine throughout the year. People of all faiths visit Peace Pagoda frequently. Moreover, no one is bounded to attend the prayers. One can exit from the prayer hall whenever he/she likes. Before exiting, sweets (Prasad) are offered to the visitors.

There are no charges for clicking photos but making videos of the main prayer hall is entirely prohibited.

A visit to this beautiful place will surely give you immense level of mental relaxation. Whenever you visit this beautiful city of hills, make sure to include a visit to the Japanese Pagoda in your list of things to do in Darjeeling.

Taken on: November 6, 2021

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