Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

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 a...

RONGLI, AUGUST 26 : Newar Devotees from different part of Sikkim gathered at Rongli to witness the first Bhimsen Jatra held at Sikkim on August 24.   Those devotees participated at the religious functions and offered prayers at the 117 year old Bhimsen Mandir that was held early in the morning followed by the Jatra (procession) that started from the mandir till the army camp at the entrance to the Rongli bazaar.   The mandir rituals was conducted by Shri Suryavir Tuladar, Rimpoche Atul Sakya and Shree Alankar Sakya   Newar members of different Newar Guthis, Newar Sakhas, Newar Zones, Newar Organisation and different communities participated at the Jatra. Bhimsen is a god of welfare of business, prosperity and good fortune; he is regarded the highest god among the Newar Community. The devotees carried the idol of God Bhimsen on a chariot that was put on shoulder poles and moved around the town. Newari traditional music and instruments was playe...