Culture and Tradition of Sikkim

                          Sikkim was a Buddhist kingdom under the Namgyal-Chogyal dynasty from 1642 to 1975. Time and again the little kingdom had to defend itself against attacks from Nepal. 1835 the area of Darjeeling - that had been part of Sikkim until then - was annexed by British India. Sikkim was a protectorate first of British India and after its independence in 1947 of India. With foreign policy and national defense in the hands of India the political influence of Sikkim became more severely restricted when the new Constitution came into force in 1955. Bureaucrats planned to bring the monarchy to an end in 1973 and India in turn, increased its influence. The Chogyal (king who governs with righteousness) Palden Namgyal Thodup was crashed in 1975 and Sikkim merged with India as its. 22nd state. Pre- history The first known people to occupy Sikkim are the Lepcha. Their cultural traits such as dress and family norms s...

                       Musical Instruments Of Sikkim            Sikkim is very rich in folk musical instruments, but it is very difficult to trace the first musical instrument of the state, because all primitive people all over the world seem to have made music of some sort. Folk musical instruments exist only in space, not in time. According to the myth of Mundhum of the Limboo community, the first musical instrument was a bamboo harp known as Simikla Koom (Binayo in Khas Language) made for their sister Tetlara Lahadongna, by the sons of Sawa Yukphung Kemba, namely – Samdang Khewa and Lingdang Khewa for their sister Tetlara Lahadongna in antiquity. The myth says that the next instrument was the Niyara Hongsing Ke of Lokpha Temba and Hongpha Temba brothers, who danced around the main pillar of the new house to protect the newly constructed house from the evil spirits. In another myth of Mundhum. It...

                    Agriculture In Sikkim      Major crops grown in Sikkim are- Sikkim Mandarin Orange -   Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is the most common among citrus fruits grown in India. It occupies nearly 50% of the total citrus area in India. Mandatrin group includes all types of loose jacket oranges commonly called Santra or mandarin such as Nagpur Santra, Coorg Santra, Khasi Mandarin, Sikkim Mandarin etc. Sikkim mandarin represents the most important commercial fruit of Sikkim and is similar to the Nepal or Assam or Darjeeling mandarin.  In Sikkim, mandarin orange is being cultivated since time immemorial. It is a native fruit of Sikkim and is very popular all over the country. Large Cardamom-  Large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxburgh), a member of Zingiberaceae family under the order Scitaminae, is one of the most important cash crops cultivated in the sub-himalayan state of Sikkim and...

                                   Monuments Of Sikkim  Dubdi Monastery - Dubdi is also regarded as Yuksum (Yuksom) Monastery and belongs to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Established in 1701 by Chogyal Namgyal, it is considered to be the oldest monastery in the state. The word 'Dubdi' in the vernacular tongue means retreat. The monastery is a two-storeyed structure made of stone. It is situated at an altitude of 2,100 m and has an elaborately painted interior. One can find images of divinities, saints and a collection of manuscripts inside. There are two aisles where rare collections of manuscripts and religious texts are preserved. The monastery has an important historical connotation as it is linked to the founding of the state at Yuksum (Yuksom) in the mid 17th century by Lhetsum Chenpo and his two associate lamas. The monastery provides a magnificent bird's eye view and enables vi...

                                  Famous Hills Of Sikkim 🌄 The Northeastern state of India, Sikkim is completely a hill destination. However, it does boast of some surreal valleys. Adorned by the mighty Himalayan mountain chains, gurgling rivers, scintillating lakes, breathtaking waterfalls and dreamlike forests and meadows, the hill stations in Sikkim are everything you need for the best holiday of your lifetime.

                                        Culture and Tradition of Sikkim 🗻 The second smallest state Sikkim  is located in the  northeastern  part of  India .  It is bordered by  China  to the north and east,  Bhutan  to the east,  Nepal  to the west and  West Bengal  to its south.  Gangtok  is the capital of this state.  Kanchanjunga  is also found here, the largest mountain in our country and the third-largest mountain in the world. You can view the  Himalayas  beauty at its peak here. About 30 percent of the state is surrounded by  Kanchanjunga National Park .   Communities, Cultures, Religions and Customs of different hues intermingle freely h Sikkim to constitute a homogeneous blend. The predominant communities are the Lepchas, Bhutias  and Nepalese. In urban areas, many plai...