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Hindu temple in Sikkim, India

Thakurbari Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGangtok
DeityShiva
FestivalsBala Chaturdasi and Maha Shivaratri
Location
LocationGangtok
StateSikkim
CountryIndia
Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok is located in SikkimThakurbari Temple, GangtokLocation in Sikkim
Geographic coordinates27°19′48″N 88°36′48″E / 27.3301°N 88.6132°E / 27.3301; 88.6132

Thakurbari Temple (Nepali: ठाकुरबारी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, in the heart of the town. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sikkim built on land donated by the erstwhile Chogyal of Sikkim in 1935. The temple houses almost all major deities and has emerged as an important center of convergence for the Hindu community of Gangtok.

Upgrades

Subsequently, the temple was upgraded to a major temple-complex in the time period between 1945 and 1947.

In 2011, the temple complex was further upgraded to include a multipurpose hall and library. Completion was expected by 2012.

As of 15 February 2015 the temple was incomplete due to shortage of funds. Another Rs. 3 crore is required to complete the mandir.

References

  1. Mukherjee, Bandana. "Some aspect of Bhutia culture in Sikkim (a case study)" (PDF).
  2. "Gangtok Tourist Attractions". Gangtok Hotels. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  3. "Thakurbari to be completed within a year". iSikkim.com. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.

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