Sikkim locals fume as India-Nepal climbers ‘defile’ sacred Kangchenjunga, world’s third-highest peak

Sikkim locals fume as India-Nepal climbers ‘defile’ sacred Kangchenjunga, world’s third-highest peak

A Buddhist "purification ritual" will be held on June 15 to seek the forgiveness of the locals' guardian deity. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sanctification ceremony begins in Sikkim to restore sacredness of Mt Kanchenjunga

GANGTOK, 15 Jun: A two-day sanctification ceremony began in northern Sikkim on Sunday to restore the sacredness of Mt Kanchenjunga, which was recently scaled from the Nepal side, organisers Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) said. The event, which is being held at Kabi Lungtsok, was attended by leaders and supporters of various parties, including […]