Young Buddhist monks during a festival at the ancient Buddhist monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

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The Buddhist monastery in Tawang dates back to the 17th Century. Today is houses in excess of 500 monks. The monastery is the center for the cultural and religious identity of the various tribes around western Arunachal Pradesh.

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Location: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Photo credit: © Daniel J. Rao / Alamy / Afripics
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