Locality : Gangtok State : Sikkim Country : India Best Season To Visit : All Languages : Hindi & English Temple Timings : 6.00 AM and 8.00 PM. Photography : Not Allowed
Locality : Gangtok State : Sikkim Country : India Best Season To Visit : All Languages : Hindi & English Temple Timings : 6.00 AM and 8.00 PM. Photography : Not Allowed
The Thakurbari Temple was constructed on a land donated by the Chogyal of Sikkim in the year 1935. During the year 1945-47, the shrine was renowned to a major temple complex. Also, construction works began last year, for inclusion of a multipurpose hall and a library to the complex.
Architecture
The Thakurbari temple is located in the heart of Gangtok town in Sikkim. It is regarded as one of the oldest temple in Sikkim.The temple was built in 1935.The temple houses almost all major deities and has emerged as an important center of convergence for the Hindu community of Gangtok.It was constructed on a prime piece of land donated by Sir Thutop Namgyal, the former Maharaja of Sikkim. The temple houses many idols and images of all the major Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism. The temple organizes many festivals and social events on a grand scale.
Subsequently, the temple was upgraded to a major temple-complex in the time period between 1945-47. In 2011, the temple complex was further upgraded to include a multipurpose hall and library. Completion was expected by 2012. As of 15 February 2015 the temple was incomplete due to shortage of funds. Another Rs. 3 crore is required to complete the mandir.