HistoricDAGVASUNDEL BURKHAN – MEN’S GOD

LOCATION: CHOIR CITY, GOVISUMBER PROVINCE, MONGOLIA

Dagvasundel burkhan, a rock carving picturing what is known as the Men’s god considered a symbol of courage, was created on the mountain rock behind ruins of the East Choir Monastry in Choir, Govisumber province. The God picture is 317 cm tall and was a main worshipping icon for people and families.

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