Darjeeling's Chham Puja: 5-Day Spiritual Spectacle Concludes with Grandeur

• Darjeeling's Upper Sonada hosted a unique 5-day traditional Chham Puja at Tashi Choiling Buddhist Monastery.
• The festival, from March 23-27, drew devotees from dawn till night, filling the air with prayers and incense.
• Rituals included the worship of Guru Dagpo Mahapala and the mysterious Chham dance performed at 3:30 AM inside the monastery.
• The fourth day featured vibrant public Chham dances like Torgyap, showcasing colorful costumes, masks, and traditional music.
• Cultural performances by Kiranti Khambu Rai Sonada Cultural Organization and blessings for long life and prosperity marked the conclusion.