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Do Drul Chorten, Gangtok

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The Do Drul Chorten in Gangtok is a stupa built by Trulshik Rinpoche – the head of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddism and is considered sacred. It was constructed in the year 1945 and present inside the place are various religious objects, an entire set of Dorjee Phurba and Kangyur relics.

Also, present around the stupa are Chorten Lakahang and Guru Lakhang, where two of Guru Rinpoche's statues are present. Also present around the chorten are 108 prayer wheels with the chant 'Om Mane Padme Hum' inscribed on them.