Jokhang Temple to regain golden glory   

大昭寺金顶维修：“钉子都和三百年前一模一样”

有着300多年历史的藏传佛教大昭寺的金顶自去年启动史上首次大规模维修以来，目前已经完成了措钦大殿和强巴佛殿工程，预计明年底将完成全部维修。届时，大昭寺金顶金碧辉煌的景象将重现圣城拉萨。

Lhasa (CNS) -- A gold-plated roof with a 300 or more year history is one of the attractions of Jokhang Temple. A project to maintain the unique roof was initiated last year and will be finished by the end of 2013.

Jokhang Temple is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa, itself having a history of 1,350 years. For most Tibetans Jokhang is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. The architectural style is a blending of Indian vihara, Chinese Tang and Nepalese designs.

The fifth Dalai Lama ordered the original gold plating and three hundred years of weathering have either severely damaged parts of it or dulled the original lustre. To recover its splendor, the Chinese government has invested 120 million yuan in the maintenance project.