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    Question

    The Bumchu Festival is celebrated at which

    monastery?
    A Rumtek Monastery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Enchey Monastery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tashiding Monastery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pemayangtse Monastery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Bumchu Festival is an annual event held at Tashiding Monastery in West Sikkim. The term "Bumchu" translates to "sacred water pot" in Tibetan. During the festival, a vessel containing holy water is opened, and its level is believed to predict the fortunes of the coming year. This event, which falls in February or March, attracts devotees and tourists alike.

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