Lighting The Himalayas Team Powers Up Phugtal Monastery
NDTV Prime, in association with the Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), has undertaken an initiative to power up Phugtal Monastery. The monastery, tucked away in the heart of the Himalayas has always lived in darkness.
The Lamas of the Phugtal Monastery walked down to the bottom of the hill to receive the team that will light up their homes. As part of Buddhist traditions, the Lamas presented the team with Khataks.
The kitchen in Phugtal Monastery is built within a large cave that has turned black from coal and kerosene vapors. It is managed by a senior lama, but many little lamas work together to help with the chores.
Anwar Hussain from TataSky sits down with the monks in the dining area. All monks bring their own bowls in small cotton bags to the dining area, for every meal.
