1965-Built Monastery Destroyed In Sikkim Fire, Religious Artefacts Damaged
A decades-old monastery in North Sikkim and two adjacent houses were completely destroyed after a major fire broke out at Thangu Sertok Gumpa in Thangu under Lachen, causing extensive property damage. According to Lachen Pipon Cho Bandu Lachenpa, the blaze spread rapidly through the structure, leaving no opportunity to salvage any sacred objects, religious artefacts,…