"Kingdom of Sikkim"

#7580436

31 December 2021

Idol of the Hindu God Lord Ganesha at the Hanuman Tok Mandir near the city of Gangtok in Sikkim, India. Behind are the images of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati on a decorative tile.

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#7464960

1 December 2021

Ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7464962

1 December 2021

The Three Chortens are where the Royal family of Sikkim used to offer prayers to their deities at Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7464968

1 December 2021

Ancient carved stones with the images of Buddhist deities at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464974

1 December 2021

An ancient stone carving with the image of a Buddhist deity at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464978

1 December 2021

An ancient stone carving with the image of a Buddhist deity at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02, 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464984

1 December 2021

An ancient stone carving with the image of a Buddhist deity at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02, 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464990

1 December 2021

An ancient stone carving with the image of a Buddhist deity at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02, 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464994

1 December 2021

Ancient carved stones with the images of Buddhist deities at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02, 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7464998

1 December 2021

Ancient carved stones with the images of Buddhist deities at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7465000

1 December 2021

Ancient carved stones with the images of Buddhist deities at a religious shrine among the ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7465002

1 December 2021

Ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010.Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7465004

1 December 2021

Ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7465006

1 December 2021

Ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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#7465008

1 December 2021

Ancient chorten among the ruins of the Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India.

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#7465012

1 December 2021

Ruins of Rabdentse Palace in Rabdentse Sikkim, India on June 02 2010. Towards the reign of Tenzing Namgyal, the frequent Gorkha attack from the western boarder finally caused the capital to be shifted. Rabdentse was acknowledged to be the second capital of Sikkim. With passing time, Rabdentse was desolated and ravages of time and the royal capital turned into ruins. The site has been recently very fully excavated and restored by the Archaeological survey of India. From the top of the monument, you can witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean valley to the baffling heights of Kanchendzonga.

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