Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok

The Thakurbari Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gangtok, in the heart of the town. It is one of the oldest Hindu temple is Sikkim built in a 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.

Upgradation

Subsequently, the temple was upgraded to a major temple-complex in the time period between 1945-47.

In 2011, the temple complex is further being upgraded to include multipurpose hall and library. It is completed by 2012.

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Hanuman Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim

Distance : 8km | Altitude : Up from Gangtok


Hanuman Tok is located 8 to 9 km away from Gangtok town (7,200 ft) is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Hanuman. The temple is few kilometers up from Ganesh Tok. It is another peaceful place to worship and meditate. The Hanuman Tok compound is little larger compared to Ganesh Tok, but it offers clear view of Mt. Khangchendzonga from here. 

Entrance of the temple consist of long upstairs, and when you reach the temple, you might feel little exhausted, but once you reach the top it is all worth walking. The temple is really peaceful and the view of surrounding hill and mountains is just breathtaking. Hanuman Tok is maintained by a unit of the Indian Army.

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Ganesh Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim

Distance : 5km | Altitude : Up from Gangtok


Ganesh Tok is Hindu deity temple is located uphill, about 5 kilometers from Gangtok. This small temple is devoted to lord Ganesha. From here a fine view of Gangtok town can be seen. Many popular pictures of Gangtok are taken from here. The picture on the right is view of old Ganesh Tok. 

The newly renovated temple is much larger and has 2 view points on the building. The idea is to provide superb view of the town. On a clear day, with no haze, especially the morning time can be perfect time to shoot photographs of the town and enjoy the view. Or if you are religious or spiritual person, this place could be perfect place to worship Ganesha or meditate in this peaceful temple.

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Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship, West Sikkim

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple which is located in Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet.

Legends

According to a popular legend, pleased with Arjuna's hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies as a Kirat or hunter and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War.

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List of temples in Sikkim

• Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship, West Sikkim
• Ganesh Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim
• Hanuman Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim
• Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok, Sikkim

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