Tashiding Monastery is believed to be the holiest monastery in Sikkim. The legend is that just the glimpse of Thongwa Rangdol Shrine (chorten) , washes away your sins. Seeing is cleansing here; no need to take a holy dip into a holy river. The walk up to the monastery is dotted with prayer flags . The carvings on the walls which lead to the complex are the Buddhist Chant-“Om Mane Padme Hum”. Tashiding means “The Devoted Central Glory”.
The monastery has a sealed pot (magic vase) of holy water, which is taken out once in a year during the Bumchu ( Bum means pot and Chu means water) festival. This festival is celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar. Buddhists from all over the globe come to attend this festival in which the sealed pot is opened by the monks and the water level is checked. Buddhists believe that the water level helps in predicting how prosperous will be the upcoming year. A full pot implies a prosperous year ahead. Low water level is a sign of famine. Dusty water indicates a year full of conflict and clash.
📍Tashiding Monastery - Location
This monastery is located at an altitude of 1465 m is built on top of a hill above the confluence of the Rathong Chu and Rangeet rivers, with the Mt. Kanchendzonga providing the scenic back drop. It is about 16 km from Yuksam, 40 km from Gezing via Legship. It is about 4 hours (100 kms) from Gangtok and about 1.5 hours from Ravangla (40 kms).
🏡 Where to Stay:
Tashiding has very few accommodations for travellers. Sanu homestay and Rabney Hotel are some good places in Tashiding where you can stay. Otherwise you can also stay at Ravangla (Barfung Retreat)
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This is about 1 hour from Tashiding & equally distant from Rinchenpong
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Негізгі бет The Magic Vase & Bumchu festival at Tashiding Monastery , West Sikkim
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