Taviny khiid
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Name(s) of Temple :
Taviny khiid ,Taviin jas,Tavin,
Rinchen Number :
745
Rinchen Name :
Taviin jasyn khiid
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Other
Aimag where the temple is located:
Dundgovi
Sum where the temple is located:
Gurvansaikhan
Old Aimag Name :
Tusheet Khan
Old Khoshuu Name :
Daichin beisiin khoshuu
Description of location :
The site is located near Ikh gazriin chuluu and 35 km from the soum center.
GPS coordinates :
North 45° 42’ East 107° 16’
Total site area:
Side1: 150 Side2: 150 Side3: Side4: Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
No
Site status at the time of survey :
The monastery is situated in beautiful landscape. About 4 temples, a large courtyard, 2 collections of stupas each comprising 3 stupas, residences for monks and an ovoo are in the monastic complex, which was surrounded by a goroo (prayer wheels) circumambulated path. Decorated terracottas with Buddha representations, MANI stones and blue bricks were found mainly in the courtyard which is on the north, on the hillside. There were few traces of digging. Fragments of pots, and domestic items were found as well. The ovoo that was worshipped, is situated north of the area. A road crosses the site.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
Unknown
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
Yes
Registration number of the revived temple:
ДУГС 051
Founder's name and title (if known):
Name and title : Unknown - Interview Number:
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
20-30
70-80
Form Number :
ДУГС 054
Survey Team :
Team D
