Sikkim Tour about 200 monasteries or Gompas belonging to the Nyingma and Kagyu order have not only been influencing the cultural heritage and lifestyle of the people, but also demonstrates the ancient rituals in practice - Sikkim Tours India. Devoted Lamas robed in red, chant ancient mantras to the rhythm of drums and trumpets while soft lights flicker from decorative lamps placed before statues of the great Guru Padmasambhava. Feel the peace and quiet of being one with nature and close to the almighty as sacred words mingle with the whirring prayer wheels. The Gompas are adorned with life-like frescoes of hoary Buddhist legends, rare silk and brocade Thangkas. Also preserved here, are ancient Tibetan manuscripts, exquisitely carved wood work and icons of silver and gold. You can find more details in www.holidaymasti.com.
Sikkim Monasteries :
Pemayangste:
Perched on a hilltop with an impressive view of the Khangchendzonga range, Pemayangste [The perfect sublime lotus] is Tour Packages Sikkim India premier monastery with all Nyingma monasteries here subordinate to it. Built during the reign of the third Chogyal, Chador Namgyal in 1705, on the spot where Lhatsun Chenpo had earlier erected a small shrine, Pemayangste houses exquisite works of religious art, including thankas and statues. On the top floor is a depiction of the heavenly abode of Guru Rimpoche, as it appeared to Lhatsun Chenpo in a vision. There are 108 monks in the monastery and according to tradition the monks belong to the leading Bhutia families of Sikkim Tour Packages.
Tashiding:
Tashiding, the most holy of all monasteries in Sikkim was built in 1716 on the spot consecrated by Guru Rimpoche. According to legend Guru Rimpoche shot an arrow and vowed to meditate where it fell. The arrow dropped on the spot where the monastery now stands. Located on a hill top between the rivers Ratong and Rangeet it is surrounded by deep valleys. Tashiding also has the famous ‘chorten’ Thongwa Rangdol built by Lhatsun Chenpo and considered the most holy in Sikkim. It is believed that a glimpse of this chorten is enough to cleanse one of a lifetime of sin - Sikkim Tours.
Rumtek :
Located on a hill facing Gangtok and 24 kms from here, the original Rumtek monastery was built by the fourth Chogyal. This was damaged by an earthquake and has been rebuilt. The new Rumtek monastery was built by the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. It is the largest in Tour to Sikkim and reflects the best of Tibetan architecture. It is also a treasure trove of some of the most unique religious objects found anywhere in the world, apart from also being a world-renowned centre of Kagyu teachings. Rumtek monastery is the seat of the Kargyupa sect of Buddhism and an almost replica of the Kagyu headquarters in Tsurphu [Tibet] - Tour to Sikkim India.
Enchey:
Perched on a hill top near Gangtok, the Enchey monastery was built in 1909 and follows the Nyingmapa order. It is believed that Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantrik master famous for his powers of flying had flown to the site from Maenam hill in South Online Booking of Sikkim Tour Packages and built a small hermitage here for his meditation. The monastery has around 90 monks.
The annual ‘chaam’ is performed on the 18th and 19th days of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar which normally corresponds to the month of January.
Phensang :
Phensang monastery was built in 1721 by Lama Jigme Pawo, who was the third incarnation of Lhatsun Chenpo. In 1947 it was completely destroyed by a devastating fire but rebuilt again the following year. The monastery is situated about 25 km from Gangtok, close to the North Sikkim highway and has 300 monks. The annual ‘chaam’ is held on the 28th and the 29th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar - Cheap Tour packages of Sikkim India.
Ralong:
Ralong monastery in South Sikkim was built after the return of the fourth Chogyal from his pilgrimage to Tibet. The Karmapa [head of the Karma-Kagyu order] performed the blessing ceremony on its completion, from Tsurphu, near Lhasa [Tibet] and grains from this ceremony were said to have fallen on the ground at Ralong. This monastery has recently been rebuilt. It has about 100 monks and the main ‘chaam’ is performed on the 28th and the 29th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar.
Phodang :
Built in the 18th century by Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal, Phodang monastery is located around 28 kms from Gangtok towards North Sikkim. It belongs to the Kargyupa sect. The original monastery has been rebuilt although the old mural paintings and frescoes were preserved. It has around 260 monks and like Ralong celebrates its annual ‘chaam’ on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar.
Tolung :
Tolung monastery is located in the Dzongu area of North Sikkim and is the most secluded of all the monasteries in Sikkim. It is reached after a strenuous trek through steep hillside and dense forests. This ancient monastery was built in the early part of the 18th century by Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal. It is said that an incarnation of Lhatsun Chenpo had a premonition of a military invasion by Nepal and most of the precious objects including rare and valuable scriptures from other monasteries were sent to Tolung for safekeeping. The monastery possesses a fine collection of religious art, including some of the oldest thangkas in Sikkim. All the relics are kept sealed in 13 boxes and taken out every three years for public display, an occasion which sees large numbers of devotees making their way here.
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