burkhan bakshin altan sume the golden abode of the buddha shakyamuni is the main touristic attraction in the capital of kalmykia

abode altan ancient architecture art asia asian attraction bakshin buddha buddhism buddhist buddhists building burkhan capital china chinese city complex culture decoration elista faith golden history kalmykia landmark main monastery monument old oriental religion religious republic russia sculpture shakyamuni shrine statue steps sume temple tourism touristic traditional travel worship