Tayiñ Lañpii in the grazing grounds of Reru village was such an isolation settlement catering to leprosy patients in the area.
The name Tayiñ Lañpii itself inspired awe and mystery in the past. It still do to some extent. A pile of huge rocks, forming innumerable interconnecting caves. It was scary exploring the caves when I visited the place some thirty years back. This is a view from inside the main lañpii.
The Tayiñ Lañpii area now forms the vague boundary of two bamboo gardens. The stones and the caves still retain the feeling of grandeur they give to the explorers.
Apart from its historical significance as the only known isolation settlement for leprosy patients in the area, Tayiñ Lañpii is unique in itself. Welcome and explore it!
Quit interesting. Use to hear this name but did not know its historic significance.Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt is revealing. Were there any real cases of Leprosies in Apatani Plateau?
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ReplyDeleteYes, there were some cases of leprosy though I have never seen any with more severe cases like borderline or lepromatous leprosy. I am sure there must have been even such cases in the past since there were no effective treatment then.
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