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Sikkim Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake which was originally called by the name of KhaChotPalri which refers to the paradise of Padmasambhava.It is a spiritual lake that is worshipped by both Hindus as well as Buddhists. It is situated close to Khecheopalri village which is at a distance of 147 kilometers from Gangtok while its distance in comparison to Pelling town which is a part of Sikkim district is 34 kilometers. This lake is an essential segment of the highly valued valley that is popularly known as Demazong which implies a basin of rice.This land is also called as the soil of concealed treasures and is blessed through Guru Padmasambhava.This Khecheopalri Lake is a division of the religious pilgrimage for Buddhists which comprises of the Yuksom which is a Dubdi monastery, Tashiding monastery, Pemayangtse monastery as well as the ruins of Rabdentse.The most important feature related to this lake is that the leaves do not float over the lake because birds diligently pick them immediately as they fall within the lake surface.
History
As per the myths associated with the countryside of Sikkim,the Khecheopalri Lake represents four plexus related to the body which are namely the thorax, Yuksom which means third eye, pemayangtse which implies to the heart as well as Tashiding meaning head. The legendary links regarding the derivation of the entire lakes across Sikkim helps in making them spiritual. Majority of the legends have been narrated which consist of Guru Padmasambahava who advocated 64 yoginis at this lake. This lake has also been a place of residence for the deity named Tara Jetsun as well as her footprints is also available there. This lake helps in representing the idol Chho Pema and lord Shiva who meditated in a cave named Dupukney which is positioned over the lake and as a result worshipped on the festival of “Nag Panchmi”.The water of this lake has several remedial properties and therefore can be utilized exclusively for executing rites as well as rituals. The legendary story that is associated with this place is that it has been a grazing site during the ancient times.
Flora and Fauna
Vegetation
This lake is enclosed by extensive leaved assorted moderate forest. But; the vegetation across the lake includes Phytoplankton, Macrophytes as well as Zooplankton.
Aquatic fauna
The species of fish that are recorded within the lake consists of Schziothorax sp, Cyprinus carpio, Danio aequipinnatus, Schistura sp as well as Garra sp.
Avifauna
The avifauna traced within the lake specifically during the festival season when they are collected in the center of the pond during early morning consists of large cormorant, common teal, moorhen, tufted duck and grebe. It has also proved to be a place for shelter and is used by migratory birds. This lake encourages viable as well as entertaining tourism.
Attractions
A lake named Jetty helps in leading to the façade of the pond and the place from where necessary rituals are perfomed.Once a year Buddhist rituals are read from the book Naysul that describes derivation of Sikkim. This book possesses numerous Tantric furtive prayers that are recited here. The calm water of the pond is enjoyed by countless pilgrims as well as travelers. There is also a beautiful tropical forest which can be seen after entering the major gate. A number of shops are also available over the way to the pond.
How To Reach
By Air
People can make use of the nearest airdromes for reaching Khecheopalri Lake which is situated in Sikkim. The adjoining airports are Bagdogra, Patna, Rupsi as well as Borjhar.
By train
The adjacent railway stations comprises of the Darjeeling railway junction, Domjur as well as Dakshin Bari junction. The most excellent option accessible for travelling through train is to go for the New Jalpaiguri railway junction.
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