Rongli celebrates Bhimsen Jatra

20.08.2022, Rongli: Bhimsen Jatra was organised at Rongli, Chujachen Constituency by Shri Bhimsen Maharaj Mandir Sangrakhshan Samiti at Rongli Bazaar, Pakyong District in association with various Newar Guthi Sakha's of Chujachen Constituency with great zeal and enthusiasm. Madam HCM Smt. Sarda Golay graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Present on the occasion as special guests were Advisor to CM Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj, Chairperson Power Dept. Smt Mingma Lamu Bhutia, Chairperson Labour Dept. Smt. Ganga Prasai, Chairperson Film Board Smt. Pooja Sharma, Chairperson, Other Backward Classes Welfare Board Shri Nirpath Gurung, Chairman NHPC Shri Prashant Pradhan, SKM Party Vice-President cum Incharge Chujachen Constituency Shri Damber Pradhan, Area MLA Shri K.B.Rai, Ex-MLA Shri Bikram Pradhan, Zilla Adhyaksh Shri Samsher Bakhim, Ex MLA Shri Mohan Gurung, Executive members of Sikkim Newar Guthi led by President Shri Nirmal Kr. Pradhan, Executives and members of different Sakhas and the public from in and around Rongli.

The organising committee welcomed the chief guest and other guests with Traditional Newa Music Dhimey Baja. Pujas and rituals started in the Mandir in the morning by Gurju Alankar Shakya and Madam HCM Smt Sarda Golay with other guests also participated in the Puja and visited the mandir and also took part in the Chariot Procession.

Shri Praveen Pradhan, President, Shri Bhimshen Maharaj Mandir Sangrakshan Samiti welcomed the dignitaries and thanked Madam HCM Smt. Sarda Golay for accepting the invitation and gracing the occasion, he also thanked all Sakha in Chujachen Constituency for coming together to make the event successfully.

Shri Rudhra Narsing Sakya, Patron of the organising committee gave the history of Shri Bhimshem Mandir where he mentioned the Ganesh Shivalaya was built in the year 1900 wherein Bhimsen Mandir was established in the same compound 2 years later in 1902, Later on, Boudha Bihar Mandir was also built in the year 1956 and the compound has been hosting Bhimsen Puja since many years in Rongli.

Madam HCM Smt. Sarda Golay thanked the organising committee for inviting her to the puja and as it was also Nepali Bhasa Diwas she congratulated and provided best wishes to all Nepali-speaking people around the world. She emphasized the importance of protecting our traditional culture and appreciated the work of the present Govt. under the efficient leadership of Hon’ble CM Shri Prem Singh Tamang for various initiatives and activities for the same.

Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj in his speech mentioned Nepali Bhasa Diwas and Bhimsen Jatra being celebrated on the same day this time and how much familiar he is with Newar culture and appreciated the work of committee members in preserving the culture through such celebration and rituals for many years.

Shri Bijay Sakya and Shri Rabindra Maharjan were provided khada arpan from the hand of the Chief Guest for donating Chattra (Shade) for the statue of Shri Bhimsen Maharaj.

Various Newar cultural dances were performed by the students and members of sakhas around Rongli. Lakhey Dance with Jhylincha was the show stealer. Shri Bhimsen Maharaj Mandir Sangrakhshan Samiti thanked everyone for their support to make the event a grand success and provided their best wishes to the people of Sikkim.

A frame of Shri Bhimsen Maharaj was given as a token of love to the chief guest and other guests present on the occasion. The vote of thanks was given by Shri Bhim Kr. Pradhan General Secretary of the organising committee. Miss Smriti Pradhan and, Shri Anup Pradhan were the MCs for the day.

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