Pang Lhabsol: The Sikkim festival celebrating Khangchendzonga and unity
- Pang Lhabsol was celebrated in Sikkim on August 28, with prayers, rituals and cultural programmes across the state.
- The festival honours Mount Khangchendzonga, regarded as Sikkim’s guardian deity.
- It also commemorates the historic brotherhood between the Bhutia and Lepcha communities.
- Traditional Pangtoed Cham, a masked warrior dance, was performed as part of the celebrations, symbolising protection and the victory of good over evil.
Source: news18.com
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