400th birth anniversary of His Holiness Dharma Guru Syangdrung Nawang Namgyal Rinpoche Celebrated

On 16th of April, 2017 members (i.e. Dukpa’s) of Dukpa Buddhist Welfare Association celebrated the 400th birth anniversary of His Holiness Dharma Guru Syangdrung Nawang Namgyal Rinpoche at the Druk Sangay Chyoling Gumpa (Dali Gumba).

Organised by the Central Committee members of Darjeeling District, the religious event was attended by people from varied parts of Darjeeling-Kalimpong districts such as Sukhia Pokhari, Lamahatta, Darjeeling, Rangbull, Jorebunglow, etc.

Although, the birth anniversary of His Holiness Syangdrung Rinpoche is a much celebrated annual events in Kalimpong district and in a few other parts of India, this was the first time the Dukpas of Darjeeling district gathered together to celebrate the birth anniversary.

The celebration of His Holiness Syangdrung Rinpoche's birthday is also the celebration of indigenous Dukpa connection to Darjeeling-Kalimpong region.

Community members are hopeful that all other communities will join in the celebrations in the coming years.