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Bhumchu – The Sacred Water Festival

Bhumchu – The Sacred Water Festival

When: February – March
Where: Tashiding Monastery
Why Visit?

  • A unique Buddhist festival where monks reveal sacred water predictions for the year.
  • The amount of water in the sacred vessel predicts good or bad fortune for Sikkim.
  • Thousands of devotees gather for blessings.

 Special Highlights: Overnight prayers, sacred rituals, and spiritual gatherings.