In the first week of June 2010, I
planned for a short trip at West and South
Sikkim. of India.
On 3rd June I reached Rabangla at South Sikkim. This is a relatively new tourist spot in
south Sikkim.
Situated at an elevation of 8000 ft the small picturesque semi town on the
Gangtok-Gaysiling highway, Rabangla is becoming a hot destination for its
breathtaking landscape and tranquility. But I went there in search of some documentary photographs of Buddhist religion and culture. I visited Bonn
Monastery and Ralong Monastery and took those photographs which are submitted
here.
Buddhism is the main religion in Sikkim.
In its early years, migrants from Tibet
brought this religion to Sikkim
and dominated a major part of the state. Sikkim
boasts of innumerable monasteries that are assigned to the practice and
preaching of Buddhism. Devoted Lamas robed in red, chant ancient mantras to the
rhythm of drums and trumpets, while soft lights flicker from decorative lamps
placed before statues of the great Guru Padmasambhava. One can feel the peace
and quiet of being one with nature and close to the almighty as sacred words
mingle with the whirring prayer wheels, near the monasteries.
