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...
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