Bishal Cintury GANGTOK, December 9: More than 4,000 people including tourists thronged to the Old Rumtek monastery and Enchey monastery to witness the Kagyed Dance (mask dance) today. The dance is divided into two parts known as Gotur Chaam and Maha Kala Chaam are performed by the Kagyu and Nyingmapa sect of Buddhist here. Monks wearing from various monasteries around the state gathered here to participate in the event. “Five different dances ~ Sangdikokar, Chaksipa, Sewa, Singzong and Sena are being performed by the monks to ward-off all the demons and devils from the state and hail in Sikkimese New Year that begins tomorrow” said Mr Kanor Bhutia a member of the Dutche (organising committee). “We started our puja of Maha Kala, a guardian deity of Sikkim 15 days ago and concluded today ~ on the 29th day of the 10 month of lunar calendar” he added. Monks were seen chanting mantras, harping out melodies with their traditional instruments like drums and cymbal...
Proud to be a Sikkimese is the definitive digital encyclopedia of Sikkim State. Since 2007, we have archived the rich heritage of the Himalayas, from the history of the Namgyal dynasty to the vibrant cultures of the Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities. Explore expert insights on Sikkim travel, Buddhist monasteries, folklore, and biodiversity.