Statue
The original statue, made of copper, was built after appeals to the Mongolian public; its intent was to restore the sight of Bogd Javzandamba (or the eighth Jebtsundamba, also known as Bogd Khan), who had claimed the title of Emperor of Mongolia. The statue was built by Bogd Javzandamba's principal minister, Chin Wan Khanddorj. Russian troops dismantled the original statue in 1938. After the end of the Soviet era, the statue of Migjid Janraisig was rebuilt in 1996, funded by donations by the Mongolian people. It features 2,286 precious stones and is gilded with gold leaf.
Since 1992 Supreme Leader of the Centre of All Mongolian Buddhists and Abbot Lama of Gandantegchenling Monastery is His Eminence Khamba Lama, Gabju Choijamts Demberel.
The monastery is surrounded by the Gandan ger suburb.
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