Gangtok: The Pang Lhabsol festival, one of Sikkim’s most revered spiritual and cultural occasions, was celebrated on Sunday at the Tsuglakhang Royal Chapel and Monastery in Gangtok with Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the royal family, and hundreds of devotees in attendance.
The ceremony paid homage to Mount Kanchenjunga, regarded as the guardian deity of the state, while also renewing prayers for peace, harmony, and unity among communities.
The day featured sacred rituals led by Tulkus, Khenpos, and members of the monastic order, along with dignitaries and citizens who gathered to honour the occasion.
Organised by the Tsuglakhang Trust with support from the Ecclesiastical Affairs Department and allied bodies, the festival reflected Sikkim’s rich heritage with highlights such as the Pangtoed Chaam, the traditional warrior dance performed with reverence.
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Tamang, extending greetings to the people of the state, said the event was “a spiritually enriching experience” and underlined its significance in symbolising fraternity and brotherhood.
Pang Lhabsol is unique to Sikkim and commemorates the ancient treaty of unity forged between the Lepchas and Bhutias, an agreement that laid the foundation for peaceful coexistence.
Over time, the annual festival has evolved into a shared celebration embraced by all communities, reinforcing the state’s inclusive ethos and cultural pride.
