Shavaryn khuree
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Name(s) of Temple :
Shavaryn khuree,
Rinchen Number :
113
Rinchen Name :
Shavaryn khuree
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Monastic School
Aimag where the temple is located:
Khövsgöl
Sum where the temple is located:
Tsetserleg sum
Sub-district where the temple is located :
2nd bag, Shavariin gol
Old Aimag Name :
Zasagt Khan
Old Khoshuu Name :
Erdene düüregch vangiin khoshuu
Description of location :
The sum centre is 58 km. from the country’s border. Shavariin river comes across 20 m. to the west, Khorkhoiliin Zuraa Mountain is to the east, Shavariin Am and Nogoon River to the south. The sum Tsetserleg is located on the north border of the 2nd Brigade and is part of an open plain zone. An owoo, Nogoon Goliin (Green River), is located 3 km. southwest of the temple site.
GPS coordinates :
North 50° 41’ East 100° 94’
Total site area:
Side1: У 8 Side2: Ө 6 Side3: У 7 Side4: Ө 4 Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
No
Site status at the time of survey :
The dirt embankment which makes up the three temple bases is slightly convex and the entrance foundation stones remain almost intact. The temple base is covered by densely grown plants and grass which makes it hard to spot from a distance.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
1890
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
No
Founder's name and title (if known):
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
15-20 monks
15-20 monks
Form Number :
ХӨЦЦ 028
Survey Team :
Team E
