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Religion
Sikkim Lights 1,000 Butter Lamps for Nepal Flood Victims
✍️ northeasttoday.in
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:49 PM
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In Sikkim, Buddhist groups illuminated 1,000 butter lamps and conducted special prayers to support victims of recent floods in Nepal.
Sikkim’s Buddhist community has taken a symbolic step to aid victims of the recent floods that devastated parts of Nepal. On a quiet evening, 1,000 butter lamps were lit across the state, creating a sea of golden light. The lamps were arranged in temples and public spaces, each one representing a prayer for the safety and recovery of those affected.
The act was organized by several Buddhist organisations, including local monasteries and the Sikkim Buddhist Association. They also held a series of special prayers, chanting mantras and offering incense to invoke blessings for the flood victims.
Sikkim shares a border with Nepal, and the state has a long history of supporting its neighbor in times of crisis. The lighting of the lamps is seen as a gesture of solidarity and compassion, reflecting the shared cultural and religious ties between the two regions.
Officials in Sikkim have expressed hope that this symbolic gesture will bring comfort to those suffering and encourage further humanitarian assistance from the state and beyond.
The act was organized by several Buddhist organisations, including local monasteries and the Sikkim Buddhist Association. They also held a series of special prayers, chanting mantras and offering incense to invoke blessings for the flood victims.
Sikkim shares a border with Nepal, and the state has a long history of supporting its neighbor in times of crisis. The lighting of the lamps is seen as a gesture of solidarity and compassion, reflecting the shared cultural and religious ties between the two regions.
Officials in Sikkim have expressed hope that this symbolic gesture will bring comfort to those suffering and encourage further humanitarian assistance from the state and beyond.