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People start the New Year in different ways. Some people celebrate Bone Fire Night with their friends while some people go to club parties. There are many people who want to start their new year with the darshan of God, hence during this time people also visit spiritual places in large numbers. This time, on the occasion of New Year, you can go to Siddheshwar Dham located in the North East state of Sikkim. Even in South India, ancient and huge temples of Lord Shiva are built and in the architecture of Siddheshwar Dham built in the North East, you can see the architecture of the temples built in the South (Rameshwaram Model). In such a situation, it will be a wonderful experience for the people of South India to explore this place.
Siddheshwar Dham dedicated to Lord Shiva is also known as Char Dham. In fact, models of the four major pilgrimage sites of India, Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameshwaram and Jagannath, are also built here, which are connected with the faith of every devotee. Those who believe in Hinduism definitely want to visit Char Dham once in their life. Let us know how you can reach Siddheshwar Dham and add a beautiful page of spirituality in your new year.
Where is Siddheshwar Dham?
Siddheshwar Dham dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in Namchi district of Sikkim which is built on Solophok hill, hence the beauty of the surrounding mountains and lush green scenes will also make your New Year happy. If you start your New Year by coming here, it will be memorable for a lifetime. This place is also best for those people who want to start their New Year peacefully, away from the crowd and noise.
What is special in Siddheshwar Dham?
There is a 108 feet high statue of Lord Shiva in Siddheshwar Dham built on Solophok hill, which is the center of attraction. Its grandeur is worth seeing. This statue can be seen from many miles away. Apart from this, replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas are also made here. Apart from this, there is also an 18 feet statue of Kirateshwar, the hunter form of Lord Shiva, which means you can also have darshan of 12 Jyotirlingas and all the four Dhams in Siddheshwar Dham. This temple, built on approximately 7 acres amidst the peaceful natural environment of Sikkim, is a center of faith and has become one of the top tourist destinations here.
How to reach Siddheshwar Dham?
If you want to go to Siddheshwar Dham by flight, then you can book a ticket till Pakyong Airport of Sikkim which is near Gangtok. Namchi is approximately 65 to 74 kilometers from here and the number of flights here is also limited, so you will have to book tickets in advance. Apart from this, if you are planning to go here by train, then you will have to get down at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, because Sikkim does not have any major junction of its own. Jalpaiguri also lies at a distance of at least 90 or 100 kilometers. You will have to take a bus from here to Namchi or you can take a sharing taxi which is comfortable. Namchi district is well connected by road to all the major cities and towns of Sikkim, so you do not face much trouble in reaching. After reaching Namchi, you can reach Siddheshwar Dham by taxi, which will hardly be a journey of 5 to 6 kilometers.