Gurung Temple
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Place: Pokhara
Gurung Temple. Located in Pokhara.
- Address
- Putalise village, Pokhara-23, Pokhara, कास्की, गण्डकी प्रदेश, 00799, नेपाल
History
The Gurung (Tamu) are a Tibetan ethnic group living in the hills and mountains of Nepal's Gandaki Province, including communities around Pokhara. They speak the Gurung language, also called Tamu Kyi, a Sino-Tibetan tongue from the Tibeto-Burman family. The written form of Gurung relies heavily on Tibetan script, and cultural knowledge and traditions are transmitted primarily by oral communication across generations. The Gurung Temple in Putalise village, Pokhara-23, is identified as a Buddhist place of worship associated with the Gurung community.
Spiritual Significance
A Buddhist place of worship serving the Gurung (Tamu) community of Pokhara; functions as a focal point for Buddhist religious life and cultural continuity among Gurung people.
- Nearest City: Pokhara