How easy is it to live in the shadow of another person? Yet Dev Narayan Pradhan finds himself blessed when people around him refer to him as ‘second Narayan Gopal ’. Lord Ganesha is always worshiped before any occasion and in Nepali music , it is said Narayan Gopal, the greatest and the biggest exponent of Nepali music is remembered. To be associated with such a legendary voice is the biggest gift I have ever received, says Dev Narayan Pradhan. His evergreen song ‘ Kati kura nabhanera nai metha metha huncha ’ from his only solo album released some 15-16 years back was a big hit among school-goers like me. To meet this man of golden voice was no more than an unexpected opportunity. The occasion was the Maghey Mela opening at Rongli and he was among the few invited singer guests on the occasion. It was good of Bhanu Daju ( Bhanu Gurung ), a musical talent from Sikkim who happened to be my wife’s family member, and Sunil daju , my wife’s twin brother who brought Dev N...
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.