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Politics
Parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya Visit Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:17 PM
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Sikkimese parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya visited the historic Rumtek Monastery, paying respects to its Buddhist heritage.
Rumtek Monastery, established in 1974, is a prominent Buddhist center in Sikkim and the seat of the 17th Karmapa. On a cultural outreach trip, parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya visited the monastery to honour its spiritual significance.
During the visit, the legislators met with senior monks, observed traditional rituals, and participated in a prayer session. They expressed their support for preserving the monastery’s heritage and promoting religious tourism in the state.
The visit highlights the Sikkim government’s commitment to safeguarding cultural landmarks while encouraging visitors to experience the region’s rich Buddhist traditions.
During the visit, the legislators met with senior monks, observed traditional rituals, and participated in a prayer session. They expressed their support for preserving the monastery’s heritage and promoting religious tourism in the state.
The visit highlights the Sikkim government’s commitment to safeguarding cultural landmarks while encouraging visitors to experience the region’s rich Buddhist traditions.