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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Joins Pang Lhabsol Festivities at Tsuglakhang in Gangtok
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:49 PM
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the Pang Lhabsol celebration at Tsuglakhang monastery in Gangtok, underscoring the event's cultural significance.
Sikkim's chief minister, Prem Singh Tamang, was present at the annual Pang Lhabsol celebration held at the historic Tsuglakhang monastery in Gangtok. The event, which honors the mountain deity revered by the Bhutia community, marked the official start of the week-long festivities.
During his visit, the CM interacted with community leaders and participants, emphasizing the need to preserve Sikkim's unique cultural traditions while promoting tourism. He praised the organizers for maintaining the ritual's authenticity and highlighted the festival's role in fostering social harmony.
The ceremony featured traditional dances, music, and offerings at the shrine, drawing locals and visitors alike. Officials noted that the presence of the chief minister adds visibility to the cultural calendar and reinforces government support for heritage events.
Security and crowd management were coordinated by local police, ensuring a peaceful observance. The celebration is expected to continue over the next several days with additional cultural programs across the state.
During his visit, the CM interacted with community leaders and participants, emphasizing the need to preserve Sikkim's unique cultural traditions while promoting tourism. He praised the organizers for maintaining the ritual's authenticity and highlighted the festival's role in fostering social harmony.
The ceremony featured traditional dances, music, and offerings at the shrine, drawing locals and visitors alike. Officials noted that the presence of the chief minister adds visibility to the cultural calendar and reinforces government support for heritage events.
Security and crowd management were coordinated by local police, ensuring a peaceful observance. The celebration is expected to continue over the next several days with additional cultural programs across the state.