Monastic Tour in Sikkim |
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| Sikkim is a multi-racial and multi-religious State in which there are 83 Buddhist Monasteries,159 Mani Lhakhangs, 21 Lhakangs,11 Tsamkhangs or Mediation Centre, 35 Chortens or Stupas and Stone Carved Mendangs,1 Bon Gompa. Sikkim has the highest number of monasteries in India belonging to different sects and the major one is the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the seat of the Kagyu Order, which was built in 1960 after the arrival of his Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. |
Sikkim has the highest number of Monasteries in Indian. across the state, visitors can find 83 Buddhiest monasteries, 159 Mani Lhakhangs, 21 Lhakangs, 11 Tsamkhangs or Meditation centers, 35 Chortens (also known as Stupas) with beautifully carved stone Mendangs, and even 1 Bon Gompa.
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