Devotees can now visit the world’s tallest Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala statue in Sikkim
When you think of Sikkim, you automatically think of snow-capped mountains, winding roads, colourful orchids, and not to forget, prayer flags swaying in the wind. Many travellers are not aware that Sikkim is also a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists. Every year, countless Hindu devotees make their way to Chardham at Solophok, Namchi, South Sikkim, where replicas of twelve Jyotirlingas along with the four Dhams (Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram) have been installed at one place. Another highlight is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathula Indo-China border which started in the year 2015. As for Buddhist devotees, they make a beeline for the well-known monasteries and Buddhist statues spread across the State. The newest attraction is the world’s tallest Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala statue, inaugurated last month by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling at Pelling, West Sikkim, near Sanga Choeling Monastery.
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This story is from the December 2018 edition of Eclectic Northeast.
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