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Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham)

The golden chedi of the Lohit plains.

Golden Theravada pagoda, representative of Kongmu Kham
Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham), Arunachal Pradesh
Style
Theravada, Tai-Khampti
From Namsai
About 16km

The Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at Tengapani is the Khampti community’s great temple: a gilded chedi in the Tai style, monastery quarters, a teaching centre and calm grounds that host Sangken celebrations and kathina ceremonies.

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Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at a glance

What is Kongmu Kham?

The Khampti name for the Golden Pagoda complex near Namsai, the region’s most important Theravada temple.

When to go

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Nearby

Close enough to combine

Things to do

What you're here for

Evening lamps

The complex at candle-light on festival nights.

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