The Pangtoed Chaam is traditionally associated with Chador or Chagdor Namgyal, the third Chogyal of Sikkim, and is performed in honour of Khangchendzonga. The performance remains an important representation of Sikkim’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
Gangtok, Aug 22: The sacred and spectacular Pangtoed Chaam is set to be performed at the historic Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok on August 28, 2026, as part of the auspicious Pang Lhabsol celebrations.
The programme is scheduled to begin from 9:00 AM onwards, offering people an opportunity to witness one of Sikkim’s most distinctive religious and cultural traditions.
Pang Lhabsol holds a special place in Sikkim’s cultural heritage. The festival is dedicated to Mount Khangchendzonga, which is revered as the guardian deity of Sikkim, and reflects the deep spiritual relationship between the people of the state and the sacred mountain.
An important highlight of Pang Lhabsol is the Pangtoed Chaam, traditionally described as a warrior dance. Performed in elaborate ceremonial costumes and masks, the sacred dance combines religious symbolism, martial movements and centuries-old traditions associated with Sikkim’s history.
The Pangtoed Chaam is traditionally associated with Chador or Chagdor Namgyal, the third Chogyal of Sikkim, and is performed in honour of Khangchendzonga. The performance remains an important representation of Sikkim’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
Pang Lhabsol also commemorates the historic blood-brotherhood between the Lepchas and Bhutias at Kabi, symbolising unity, harmony and the shared heritage of Sikkim’s communities.
The celebration at Tsuklakhang Palace is expected to provide visitors and residents alike an opportunity to experience the sacred rituals and cultural traditions that have been preserved in Sikkim for generations.
Against the spiritual backdrop of Pang Lhabsol, the Pangtoed Chaam continues to serve not merely as a performance but as a living expression of the history, faith and cultural identity of Denzong — the land blessed by Khangchendzonga.
Event Details
Occasion: Pang Lhabsol 2026
Event: Auspicious Pangtoed Chaam
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM onwards
Venue: Tsuklakhang Palace, Gangtok, Sikkim
