Bumchu Festival of Sikkim

Bumchu festival is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery, West Sikkim on the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar calendar corresponding to the month of February/March.

About the Festival

  • Bumchu, the Tashiding holy water vase ritual, is a unique and important occasion that draws travellers from all over the world.
  • Bumchu means “pot of sacred water” in Tibetan.
  • Annual performances of this ancient ceremony are held at the Tashiding Monastery, located in the western part of Sikkim. The fascinating history behind Bumchu’s roots can be traced back several centuries ago.
  • The Tashiding Monastery is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, ....
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