Paldan Lumo Temple is the highest temple situated on the hill top near the river
Indus in
Leh District of
Jammu and Kashmir. It is in the
Spituk Monastery, about 18 km from
Leh.
Paldan Lumo Temple is dedicated to Vajrabhairava. During the annual festival of January, the terrifying face of Vajrabhairva is unveiled to the public. Dating back to the 16th century, it houses articles of tantrik worship, strange looking images, antiques and arms. The temple also has a shield made of cane. The pillars of the temple are covered with the hides of tigers.
The temple is the main attraction among the typical mixture of dusty, dimly lit prayer halls and vivid modern shrines in the complex. The Indian army personnel posted at Leh are the main worshippers at this shrine.
Paldan Lumo Temple can be approached from Leh by road.
