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Save Dhangkar

Save Dhangkar campaign poster at Dhangkar monastery, photo by Milind Sathe
Save Dhangkar campaign poster at Dhangkar monastery

Save Dhangkar is an initiative of concerned citizens which includes architects, photographers, geologists and others who through their collective efforts have done remarkable work in ensuring that this 1000+ year old monastery in Spiti does not wither away due to toll of the natural forces and human intervention.

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Location: Dhankar Monastery, Sichling-Dhankhar Gompa, Dhankhar, Himachal Pradesh 172113, India

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