In the city of Ulan-Ude, Russia, the Gandantegchinlen Buddhist Temple complex features a prominent golden stupa dominating the skyline

In the city of Ulan-Ude, Russia, the Gandantegchinlen Buddhist Temple complex features a prominent golden stupa dominating the skyline. In the foreground, a man wearing a white polo shirt, blue shorts, and sandals walks to the left, holding a small cylindrical object. Nearby, two young girls and a woman in a teal tracksuit are gathered around a large, white, lotus-shaped sculpture. The woman is wearing a patterned headscarf. Behind them, the temple's golden dome and tiered spire are visible, with smaller stupas in front. The surrounding area is paved with brick and stone, and a garden with red flowers and greenery is present. The sky is clear blue with wispy white clouds.