Sri Sathya Sai Sarva Dharma Kendra Daramdin

Sri Sathya Sai Sarva Dharma Kendra Daramdin is a multi religion centre located in Daramdin, a village in Sikkim, India. It is also a major tourist destination. It is a major tourist destination in Sikkim.

History

The foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sarva Dharma Kendra Daramdin was laid in December 2002 by chief minister of Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling. The land for the religious centre was donated by a number of people mostly by Rizal family, Pradhan family and some part of it was bought for the construction. It was inaugurated by Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling in 2007.

Management

Hundreds of visitors come to visit the center and offer their prayers. Mr K.N Rizal is the caretaker of the center since 2007. Annual events are held at the center by different religious groups.

Misconception

It is often referred to as a Hindu temple, but it is an ecumenical centre, for all religion.

References

http://isikkim.com/2011-11-hivaids-awareness-at-sai-mandir-daramdin-west-sikkim-22-7/ http://sandeep-hamrodarjeeling.blogspot.in/2012/01/daramdin-sikkim.html http://sikkimnow.blogspot.in/2011/11/aids-awareness-hosted-at-daramdin-sai.html

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