17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Vitarka Mudra(The Teaching Gesture)
Tucked away in the lap of Nubra Valley, Ladakh, right under Diskit Monastery, there's a 32ft statue of Maitreya Buddha. The picture shows the Vitarka Mudra or The Teaching Gesture of Buddha that represents the discussion and transmission of teaching of dharma.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 08.2019 |
| Photo Location: | Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
| Copyright: | © Anwesha Mishra |