Showing posts with label Namchi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Namchi. Show all posts

Monday, October 9, 2017

Siddhesvara Temple, Namchi

Siddhesvara Dham in Namchi is a unique pilgrim center that has replicas of the twelve Jyotirlinga. It is atop Solophok hilltop occupying an area of 29.9 hectares, just 5 kms from the city. 



It was consecrated by Shri Jagadguru Sankaracharya Swami Swarupananda Saraswati on 8th November, 2011 and is now open to public. Before one can reach the main area after buying the entry tickets, you enter into a large hall that showcases miniaturized versions of various structures in the complex that gives an overall orientation.



The one that catches the attention of all from a long distance is gigantic statue of Lord Shiva and a tall statue of Kirateshwar who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.



The other main attractions are fantastic replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas like Jagannath, Dwarika, Rameshawaram, Badrinath etc.,



This well maintained place has a beautiful flower garden which is visited by little sparrows.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Namchi

Namchi is town in the state of Sikkim located at a distance of 78 kilometres from the state capital Gangtok. In the local language the name means "Sky High". It is situated at an altitude of 1675 m above sea level. 



The place is growing into a tourist destination. The places of interest that we visited in our trip of Sikkim is:

Other places of interest near by are: