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1. Directorate of
Handicrafts and Handlooms or Government
Institute of Cottage Industries –
Established by Government to promote the
manufacturing and selling of authentic and
traditional arts and handicraft, handlooms
and exquisite carpets, blankets and shawls
in "Lepcha" weaves, furniture (Choksies),
thankas, paintings, wooden decoration and
bamboo products in authentic Sikkimese
designs. Visiting Hours - Monday to Saturday
from 9.30 Am. to 12.30 Pm. And 1.00Pm to
3.00 PM. Closed on Sundays, Second Saturdays
and Government holidays. |
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2. Enchey Monastery -
About 3 km from the centre of town, a
small hermitage was built by lama Druptob
Karpo (renowned for his power of flying) at
this spot after he flew here from Maenam
Hill in South Sikkim about more than 200
years ago. During the reign of Sidkeong
Tulku, 1909-1910. The present monastery was
built in the form of Chinese Pagoda. It
follows Nyingmapa order. The annual puja is
celebrated with religious masked dances on
the 18h and 19th days of the 11 month of the
Tibetan Buddhist calendar corresponding to
the month of December. |
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