Enchey Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Gangtok, India
The monastery features a metal-roofed prayer hall containing religious artifacts, images of deities, and a wheel of law spinning with monks' chants.
Built in 1909 during Sidkeong Tulku Namgyal's reign, the monastery replaced an 1840 structure established by the ninth Chogyal to develop Gangtok's religious importance.
The monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism, housing 90 monks who worship Buddha, Loki Sharia, and Guru Padmasambhava in daily rituals.
Located 3 kilometers northeast of Gangtok along Nathula-Gangtok road, the monastery welcomes visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM without entrance fees.
During the Pang Lhabsol festival, Bhutia and Lepcha communities perform traditional blood-brotherhood ceremonies with Mount Khangchendzonga as their witness.
Location: East Sikkim district
GPS coordinates: 27.34056,88.62750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:45
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