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The Tibetan style of architecture is present in this window. The carving on the wood, the geometric designs and the colors all represent aspects of a cultural iconography. |
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The Tibetan style of architecture can be seen in the monastries. The windows, doors, walls etc. are painted well in bright colors, and the carvings on the wood represent Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is situated in the lower Himalayas and known for its clean surroundings and temperate climate. This hill station of about fifty thousand people is the centre of Sikkim's tourist industry. The Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a pilgrimage center. It became a major stopover between Tibet and British India at the end of the 19th century. Following India's independence in 1947, Sikkim became a nation-state with Gangtok as its capital. In 1975 the monarchy was abrogated and Sikkim became India's twenty-second state, with Gangtok remaining as its capital. Gangtok is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning with numerous monasteries and religious educational institutions. |
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