Why is Tabo Monastery called the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'?

Because of its exquisite and well-preserved wall paintings and stucco sculptures that date back to the 10th-11th centuries, similar in artistic importance to Ajanta.

Famous Buddhist Monasteries & Locations | UPSC 2014

Q: With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: **Famous shrine** **Location** 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex - Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako - Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex - Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Pairs 1 and 3 are correct. Tabo Monastery is in Spiti Valley and Alchi is in Ladakh. Lhotsava Lhakhang (Nako) is in Kinnaur, not Zanskar Valley.

ID: ART_MIS_2014_14 Ref: Buddhist Monasteries of India by S.D. Jha

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple complex - Spiti Valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako - Zanskar Valley
3. Alchi temple complex - Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?