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Old 09-04-2007, 11:08 AM
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Default Rumtek Gompa

It is 24 kms. from Gangtok. The monastery belongs to the KAGYU PA Order of Tibetian Buddhism. The recent structure of the monastery is built by Gyalwa Karmapa, which has got typical traditional design of Tibet. The religious dance of TSECHU is performed in the month of July. The dance depicts the events of Guru Rimpoche's life.
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