Title: Golden Temple in Piriyapatna | Expedia.co.uk [Golden Temple Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Temple-Hotels.0-l6223354-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Piriyapatna](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Piriyapatna.d553248635939585179.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Piriyapatna](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Piriyapatna.d553248635939585179.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Golden Temple Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Golden-Temple.d6223354.Car-Hire-Guide)[Piriyapatna Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Piriyapatna.d553248635939585179.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Golden Temple ![Golden Temple featuring religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106752/390fe47c-7876-42bd-a00b-45fcf3665505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden Temple featuring religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106752/390fe47c-7876-42bd-a00b-45fcf3665505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden Temple which includes religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106752/50db23d5-e475-4e27-8cbc-2e7633f9f719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden Temple featuring religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106752/81a3f6b5-6326-4c45-82e3-c75d8479d0e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden Temple showing religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106752/e880ca90-c8bd-459a-8b34-c03657c460e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Golden Temple Activities [Piriyapatna travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Piriyapatna.dx553248635939585179) --- --- #### Meditate alongside Tibetan monks at this eye-catchingly ornate temple, which boasts a trio of giant gold-plated Buddhas. The Golden Temple is in the prime tourist attraction in Bylakuppe, a Tibetan refugee settlement that encompasses several monasteries, temples and camps. A serene atmosphere pervades this site, which contrasts to the lively Indian temples. Join the robed Tibetan monks inside the complex and savour the calm atmosphere while admiring the colourful and richly decorated temple décor. Bylakuppe is one of several refugee settlements in South India that sprung up to house Tibetans fleeing their homeland during the 1959 Chinese invasion. It is now home to more than 10,000 Tibetans, including many monks and nuns. Enter the monastic complex to mingle with the monks and to listen to prayer chanting. With its intricate murals and carvings, the temple entrance hints at the kind of lavish adornment that can be seen inside. Upon entry, find a blue guest cushion to kneel on and examine the elaborate murals and ornate decorations. Among the most striking sights in the temple is the trio of colossal gold-plated statues, which sit on thrones above the altar. The middle statue is 60-foot (18-metres) tall and depicts Buddha, while the glistening statues on either side represent Padmasambhava and Amitayus, both central figures in Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Below them lies the altar, which is usually adorned with flowers, candles and fragrant incense, while the walls are covered in more colourful designs. Feel free to sit a while and linger, soaking up the soothing and serene atmosphere. Photography is also permitted inside the temple, but be careful not to disturb those praying or meditating. Foreign visitors can visit for free on daytrips, but will require a special Protected Area Permit (PAP) to stay here overnight. Permits can take more than 4 months to process. The temple is open daily but is closed between 1-2 p.m. for prayer time. 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