ancient stupas chortens under a canopy in the buddhist monastery of alchi in ladakh on the tibetan plateau

alchi ancient archaic architecture art asia attraction buddhism building canopy chorten cone cult culture dome famous form harmika heritage himalayas historic holy india landmark monastery monument mound outdoors people plateau portal praying relic religion reliquary sacred shelter shrine sign spectacular spire spirituality stone stupa sunny symbol tibetan tradition travel uddesika umbrella white worship