An inspiring Tibetan style
mansion of Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is an exclusive Tibetan museum where
you will witness the sponsorship and promotion of Tibetan art, culture,
religion language, history of the Tibetan people.
History
While understanding the
significance of Namgyal Institute of Tibetology they must know the fact the
land where it stands was donated by the then king of Sikkim Tashi Namgyal to
pay homage to his departed son Paljor Namgyal.
It was 14th
Dalai Lama who inducted the foundation stone of the institute during 1957 and
after the completion of the institute an erstwhile Prime Minister of India
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru opened it officially in 1958.
Religious
Importance
Since we understand that
the museum has huge compilation of historic manuscript in different language
and the artefacts here relates the religious importance and rituals of the
people. Beside that in terms of evaluating its religious protocol the land is
considered to be divine because it was initiated by the religious head of
Buddhism his holiness 14th Dalai Lama.
Collection of rare Thankas
and number of figurines of Lord Buddha depicts the glory and commands the
religious drift of the local people and their ancestor.
Things
to Note
Library of Institute is
holds the significance of compiling largest collection of Tibetan works in the
world outside Tibet. Numerous works and titles translated in canonical and
non-canonical works from its original works of Sanskrit and Pali.
Beside that it contains
the historical work of 5th Dalai Lama and hagiography of guru
Padmasambhava which makes it affluent and clinical.
Cultural
Importance
From cultural point of
view an existence of institute gives a support and sustains the cultural
hegemony of Tibetan people. Every compilation here depicts the glory of their
era and gives us idea regarding their adaptation and process of evolution.
Diversity within
manuscripts and compilation speaks the volume and within the walls you will
witness extensive research work. Walking here would give its traveller a
productive time because they would be dealing with ones history and its
narration.
Architecture
Importance
Majestic institute is
carved in splendid Tibetan Buddhist style depicting the glory of typical Sikkim
architecture. Imposing monument and its extensive wall paintings within
Verandah portrays the crown of heavenly guardian’s kings. Surrounding the four
side of Mount Meru an institute is more than just an institute.
Recent
Programme
It was in 2002 when new
director of institute took an initiative to expand an area of it. With that
approach now institute has its conference hall, library, study room, studio,
administrative wing and research wing. While prospecting the plan Mr Tashi
Densapa took a considerable amount of help from foreign associates.
As a research centre the
institute has become dynamic place within Eastern Himalaya where they promote
Buddhist and Tibetan Studies. Beside that they also support Sikkim studies to
expand an area of vitality.
Best
Time to Visit
To pay visits here make
sure to come here during the month between October and Mid December or else
plan your holiday during the time March and May to witness the splendour of the
state.
Timings
The working hour of institute
starts from 10 Am till 4 Pm during Monday till Saturday and in Sunday along
with second Saturday the gate of Institute will remain closed. Beside that it
will remain closed during all government holidays.
How
to Reach
By train-the nearest
railway station is New Jalpaiguri and it is located at a distance of around 148
km from Gangtok.
By air-the nearest airport
is Bagdogra and it is located at a distance of around 124 km.
By road-the nearest nodal
point to both NJP and Bagdogra is Siliguri and from here you will get ample of local
services like Bus and local cabs.
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