Bogdiin khiid (dugan)
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Name(s) of Temple :
Bogdiin khiid (dugan),Tsetsee günii khural,Dünjongaraw,Dünjingaraw(iin süm),ENG: Bogd temple (shrine), Tsetsee Gün Assembly,
Rinchen Number :
938
Rinchen Name :
Bogdiin khiid (dugan)
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Monastic City
Aimag where the temple is located:
Ulaanbaatar
Old Aimag Name :
Tusheet Khan
Description of location :
This small complex was built on the Tsetsee gün, the highest peak of Bogd khan Mountain, the northern range surrounding the capital.
GPS coordinates :
North 47° 48’ East 107° 00’
Total site area:
Side1: Side2: Side3: Side4: Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
No
Site status at the time of survey :
Tsetsee gün is the name of a rocky peak which is reached after a 10 kms walk through the forest from Manzshir khiid. The owoo is on a rocky peak of the mountain. According to S. Dulam (pp. 82-83.), after the democratic change the Mongolian President, P. Ochirbat, issued a decree (Number 110) on the 16 of May, 1995 to resume the practice of worshipping the three holy mountains. On the 7th of October 2004, N. Bagabandi, the President of Mongolia along with other statesmen, took part in a ceremony and mandala offering to the local spirits of the mountain. Nowadays the President visits this place once a year to pray for the good fortune of the country.
The square ruined foundation platform of the old temple serves as the base (7x7 m) for a new owoo. Some rocks carved with reliefs of vajra or lotus can still be seen. There are also a table, a cauldron and some stone benches remaining possibly from the original temple. There is a pile of stones each with a hole in it, forming a six-sided structure in front of the owoo, which is used to display the State flags and the Ulaanbaatar city flag at the annual ceremony. A wooden pole decorated by ceremonial silken scarves, prayer flags and a Shaman drum stands nearby.
A 1,500 kg white marble monument was erected here in 2004. Its purpose, according to its inscription, is to ensure that the spiritual power of Bogd khan Mountain penetrates the sky and earth. According to Mönkhbat (p. 31.), a 900kg Garuda statue is inside the marble monument.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
After 1778, at an unspecified time
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
No
Founder's name and title (if known):
Name and title : Mongolian President, P. Ochirbat - Interview Number: S. Dulam (pp. 82-83.)
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
Form Number :
UBR 938
Survey Team :
Team C
