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Cities & Towns Maharashtra Nagpur Destination Temples Dragon Palace Temple
The Dragon Palace Temple, the Buddhist temple dedicated to Lord Buddha. is located in Kamptee, a satellite township of Nagpur district. Located at a distance of 20kms north-east of Nagpur, Dragon Palace sprawl over an area of 10 acres of land is a unique temple with striking architecture. The temple was established on 23rd November 1999 by Mother Noriko Ogawa Society of Japan, in association with Ms Sulekha Kumbhare, the MLA and Minister of State of Water and Sanitation. Renowned as the 'Lotus Temple of Nagpur', the Dragon Palace Temple is surrounded by lush green landscaped gardens dotted with flowering plants. The characteristics architecture of Dragon Palace Temple has won the 'International Award' for the best-solidified construction of the world. The bright white walls of Dragon Palace Temple symbolises calm, clarity and divinity. A huge statue of Lord Buddha, carved out of a single block of sandalwood is installed on the first floor of the meditation hall. During the meditation hours, all the devotees who assemble in the temple chant 'Nangu-Mayo-Ho-Renge-Kyo'. The temple is an ideal place for those who are looking for some peace and want to de-stress yourself. The Dragon Palace Temple is open to the public throughout the year and the best time to visit the temple is between November and February. |
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