Övörkhangai Province

Praying on phallic rock

Praying while sitting on the 60 centimetre long stone penis, about 2 kilometres south east of Erdene Zuu Monastery; it is assumed it was placed by a senior Erdene Zuu monk to stop monks fraternising with local women. It has silk “khadag”, ceremonial silk scarves tied around it when a wish has been made: it has become a place of pilgrimage for local people wishing to have children.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Fri Aug 12, 2011
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