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welcome to you all to the Northern part of Sikkim..
North sikkim is full of beautiful Places..
Monasteries
Waterfalls
Mountains
lakes
Green Forest
so much to explore!!
...............MANGAN NORTH SIKKIM...........
The district is the largest in four districts of Sikkim.Mangan, the district headquarters which is about 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level..Temperatures range from about 25° to below -40° in the extreme high reaches where the altitude is in excess of 6,000 meters. Kanchenjunga is the highest peak at over 8,000 m, straddling its eastern border with Nepal and can be seen clearly from the town of Singhik/ Pakshep view point.
District is divided in four Subdivisions named Mangan, Dzongu, Kabi and Chungthang.
.....3rd Capital of Sikkim Tumlong.......
Tumlong is a village in the Indian state of Sikkim in northwestern India. It is located in the Mangan sub division of North Sikkimdistrict and was historically the third capital of Kingdom of Sikkim..
In 1894, Thutob Namgyal, the chogyal(monarch) shifted the capital of Sikkim from Tumlong to the current capital of Gangtok. Tumlong was the third capital after Yuksomand Rabdentse close to Nepal. After repeated raids, the capital was shifted to Tumlong, further inland, in 1793 by Tshudpud Namgyal. The Treaty of Tumlong was signed here in 1861 between the British and the Sikkim Rajah..
.........Labrang Monastery......
Labrang ‘Palden Phuntshog Phodrang’ monastery is located a few kms away fromPhodong Gonpa . This is one of the important Monasteries of Nyingmapalineage in Northern Sikkim. It was founded by Gyalsre (Prince) Rigzin Chophel Chenpo as per record avalable in Denjong Gyalrab wriiten by 9th Chogyal Thutop Namgyal.
Gyalsre Rigzin Chophel was the first Son from the first queen of the seventh ruler Tsugphud Namgyal (1785-1861) and was regarded as an incarnate of Khenchen Thinlay Rolpai Dorje the first Head Lama ofPemayangtse Monastery He was born on the Earth Rabbit year of 14 Rabjung Cycle which corresponds to 1819 A.D. When he attained a stage of full monkhood he was addressed as ‘Labrang Kyabgon’. “Kyabgon” means in Tibetan- “Savior” the Title, which conferred to High Lamas but H.H.Risley has written in Gazetteer page No. 23 as “Kupgain” which is mispronounced and has no meaning.
However,the founding date furnished by the Gonpa Management Committee as ‘1826A.D’, can not be taken as an authentic date since it’s founder, by this time, attains 07(Seven) years old only. Hence the founding date recorded by H.H. Risley in his Gazetteer of Sikkim as 1844 A.D, is more logical and justifiable because by this time the founder attains the age of 25.
The record reveals that the Prince later installed a precious bronze statue of Karma Guru (a statue of Lord Guru in Wrathful form) in this monastery, which is presently installed in the shrine of first floor. A major renovation was done in 1978 with government aid. Its walls are adorned with life like frescoes of Buddhist legends. Its structure is built up with typical Sikkimese architecture of ‘Rinchhen Surgye’or eight pointed diamond symbolizing the indestructible and only monastery of its kind in Sikkim. The Monastery functions all the major Buddhist festivals with mask dance. Presently, the government of Sikkim has provided the old structure with steel columns to check further damages..
.......Phodong Monastery.....
Phodang Monastery (Karma Thubten Tashi Chokhorling) is a major Kagyupa Sect Monastery. The gonpa is located about 38 kilometers from Gangtok on the way This Monastery was actually founded by the fourth King Gyurmed Namgyalbut unfortunately, he passed away in 1734 i.e. two years after the demise of the 12th Karmapa Lama. However, the Lamas with a support of laitiescompleted the Monastery in 1740 A.D.
In the course of time, an earthquake damaged the old structure and had to be dismantled. The Lamas rebuilt a new Monastery it in 1977 which was bigger in size than the previous Monastery with financial assistance from the Government in addition to their own contribution.
During the course of reconstruction, the experts of Delhi National Museum Institute extracted the old fresco paintings before the old structure was dismantled . North Sikkim. These painting are now being preserved by the department for restoration in the new Monastery building. This gonpa came into international limelight through the writings of the famous French explorer Alexander David Neel who spent some years here learning Buddhism in the begining of 1912 under the guidance of the third Lachen Gomchen whom she accepted as her Root Teacher. She practiced meditation in a cave near the vicinity of this gonpa.
She was patronized by Chogyal Sidkyong Tulku who also gifted her a Buddha Statue which was returned to this Gonpa after her death in 1969.
Some of her photos can be seen in the first floor of the Gonpa.
INDIA-SIKKIM Labrang's monastery ago/12
Labrang in Motion, North Sikkim.
A short video comprises of clips from Labrang Monastery in Phodong, North Sikkim during Cham dance.
Labrang Gompa
Labrang Monastery, Sikkim. 25 May 2008
Massive Landslide Under Highway 310A Near Mangan North Sikkim India
We detour around a massive landslide under highway 310A near Mangan, the capital of North Sikkim, India.
Mangan -- Gangtok car
A tiny car that brought us from Mangan to Gangtok via Phodong, Labrang, and Phensang monasteries. Sikkim, 25 May 2008
Mangan in Gangtok || Eastern Himalayan range, Sikkim's tourism in India.
Hi guys,
The town of Mangan, situated in the northern part of Sikkim is a major tourist location and travellers mostly use this town as a base station from where they commence treks and tours to other parts of this district. There are a few interesting places of tourist interest that you can visit around Mangan. The Yumthang Valley is a must visit here. You can catch beautiful glimpses of the surrounding scenery from this valley, as it is surrounded by many white peaks, sheer and sparkling streams and flowering shrubs.
Ancient Sikkim Monastery
The picturesque state of Sikkim, cuddled in the lap of the magical Himalayas, One can feel the peace and closeness to the almighty in Sikkim, as the sacred words mingle with the whirring prayer wheels. One can feel the peace and closeness to the almighty in Sikkim, as the sacred words mingle with the whirring prayer wheels.
The most defining characteristics of these monasteries are the plethora of colorful prayer flags which represent the five elements of nature – earth, sky, water, air and fire. The ancient Tibetan Manuscripts, old statues of silver and gold and exquisite wood carved items, are also kept safe within the monasteries. They have stood the test of time and depict finest piece of craftsmanship.
There are around 200 monasteries in Sikkim, Some of the ancient monasteries are listed here
Dubdi Monastery
Geyzing West Sikkim
Known to be built in 1642 and oldest Monastery. Stands at an altitude of 2,100 metres (7,000 ft) . Founded by Lhetsum Chenpo and his two associate lamas. It has an elaborately painted interior area. Images of divinities, saints, statues of three founder lamas and collection of manuscripts are housed in the monastery
Sanga Choeling Monastery
Pelling Sikkim
Built in 1697, established by Lama Lhatsün Chempo. It is accessed by walking the steep hilly track of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi), which traverses through rich forest cover. The monastery was affected by fire several times and was rebuilt.The literal meaning of Sanga Choeling is Island of the Guhyamantra teachings- Secret Mantra teachings”
Sinon Monastery - Near Tashiding
Sinon Monastery was built in 1716 and is located about 10 kms from Tashiding on a hill top at about . Sinon means 'the suppressor of intense fear'. The monastery was built under the leadership of Pedi Wangmo. The famous painting, Pedi Wangmo, can be found in the Sinon Monastery.The painting displays strong influence of the Ajanta cave paintings.
Phensang Sangag Choding Monastery(1721 A.D)
It is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order, 9 KM north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo. It has about 300 monks, hosts an annual festival when sacred dances are performed, two days before the Sikkimese New Year
Phodong Monastery
It was built in 1734 A.D but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries : Famous Rumtek, Phodong and Ralang Monastery. The monastery has a residence of approximately 260 monks and has a numerous collection of some ancient murals.
Tholung Monastery
Khangchendzonga National Park, North Sikkim
This gompa was originally constructed in 1760. It includes unique and prized manuscripts and relics from other gompas. Situated at 20 km tough hike through dense foliage which requires permit for Indian citizens.
Lachen Monastery
Lachen, North Sikkim
It is also called Ngodrub Choling Gonpa, Launching Gompa. Built in 1806 at a picturesque location at height of 9920 feet overlooking the village, 126 kilometer from Gangtok. The premises of this sacred place is decorated with colourful prayer flags and prayer wheels gives you pilgrimage experience.
Tingbung Rigdzn Tharling Gonpa
Tingbung, Upper Dzongu Forest
Tingbung 'Rigdzin Tharling' Gonpa is located in Tingbung, Upper Dzongu Forest . A Monk called Lama Tambi built it in 1843. This caters the religious needs of the locals. It functions all the major ceremonies with annual Mask Dance
Lingthem Gonpa “Chophel Dargyeling”
Monastery was established by an area Lepcha Buddhist in 1857 A.D. The old structure was damaged by an earthquake and rebuit in 1989. The Monastery functions all the major festivals with annual mask dance.
Tharpa Choling Monastery
Kalimpong
Situated at the hilltop in Kalimpong. The monastery was founded by Domo Geshe Rinpoche in 1912. A museum houses many old scriptures and artefacts showing the visit of Dalai Lama to this monastery. It is a non-profitable development Association
Traditional dance of enchey monastery
Every year on December they have this traditional dance which says lots about after death stories. Venue =gangtok east Sikkim
CM PS Tamang visits Phodong Gumpa
Mangan, August 22 (IPR): The Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), Government of Sikkim on Thursday Inaugurated Buddhist Circuit Building “ Karma Tobden Denkhang” at Goenchen Phodong Karma Thubten Tashi Chokorling (Phodong Monastery), North Sikkim in a propitious presence of His Eminence Drupen Dichen Rinpoche from Rumtek Monastery.
The inaugural ceremony was attended amongst other by the Hon’ble Speaker, SLA, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, SLA, Hon’ble, MP, Lok Sabha, Hon’ble Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Secretaries, DM/North, SP/North, Officers from various Department, Monks and Local Dignitaries.
GANGTOK TO MANGAN VIA PHODONG
DREAM, DISCOVER AND EXPLORE.........
We share for them who want to feel that
Tormas in Phodong
Tormas sitting on a ledge of the temple. Phodong Gompa. Sikkim. 25 May 2008
Thangu
Thangu, North Sikkim
Phodong Monks mask dance or wrathful ritual mask dance (Cham)
སྦས་ཡུལ་འབྲས་ལྗོངས་ཕོ་དོང་དགོན་དུ་དགུ་གཏོར་གར་འཚམས་མཛད་པའི་སྣང་བརྙན་ཟུར་ཞིག།
Phodong Monks mask dance or wrathful ritual mask dance (Cham).
The annual Great Mahakala Puja for world peace, good health, wealth & well being of all sentient beings. Performing the ritual mask dances and burning Ceremony on last day for reversing negative energy.
Phodong Monastery (or Phodang) is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, India. It is located 28 kilometres from Gangtok. It was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one.
Funder Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries : Rumtek old , one of the most important monastery of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Phodong and Ralang old Monastery.
It was reconstructed by Sidkeong Tulku Namgyal, who was recognized as the reincarnation of his uncle, Sidkeong Namgyal, the abbot of the monastery.The line was to be continued by Palden Thondup Namgyal
Kabi Lungchok
'Kabi Lungchok', pronounced ‘Kayu sha bhi Lungchok’,
Treaty of Blood Brotherhood
First annual gootor at Katan Namgyalling Gumpa
Rey Gumpa
JNV phodong NORTH SIKKIM
National unity day