Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorji Chang Rinpoche meets Governor

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Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorji Chang Rinpoche meets Governor

GANGTOK, (IPR): The 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorji Chang Rinpoche paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhawan today. 

The Governor sought blessings from the 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorji Chang Rinpoche and expressed joy in meeting and receiving blessings from him.

The Rinpoche also offered prayers at Lord Buddha’s shrine in the Raj Bhawan premises.

Also present were Gyalum Chenmo, Dagmo Kalden La, Khenpos and lamas from Sakya Centre, Dehradun, Kalimpong and Gangtok.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi