Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) participated in the Mahakalla Pooja, a revered Buddhist ceremony, at Rumtek Monastery ahead of the Tibetan Losar (New Year). The Mahakalla Pooja, also known as the Kagew Protector ritual, is conducted once every two years to seek divine blessings and protection. The Chief Minister, accompanied by his spouse and former MLA Krishna Kumari Rai, attended the event as the Chief Guest, alongside several dignitaries, monks, and devotees.
MLA Sonam Venchungpa, addressing the gathering, emphasized the cultural and spiritual significance of the ritual, highlighting its deep roots in Buddhist traditions and its importance to the Rumtek Monastery and the larger Buddhist community. The ceremony featured elaborate prayers, sacred chants, and offerings, invoking the blessings of Mahakalla, the Buddhist protector deity. The monastery resonated with hymns as monks performed traditional rites.
Extending his best wishes, CM Tamang reiterated his government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Sikkim’s rich cultural heritage.
