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Tsuklakhang Palace

Gangtok, Sikkim · 27.3260°, 88.6150°

Buddha, Bodhisattvas and Tantric deitiesNamgyal (Chogyal)
Sacred since
1898 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
1898
Namgyal (Chogyal)

History & significance

The royal chapel of the Chogyals of Sikkim at Gangtok, established in 1898, whose altars carry images of the Buddha, bodhisattvas and tantric deities and whose halls hold a large collection of Buddhist scripture. It served as the setting for royal coronations, marriages and victory ceremonies, and hosts the Pang Lhabsol festival in mid-September in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Namgyal (Chogyal)