The main religion for the people of Sikkim is Hinduism though a sizeable population follows Buddhism as well. Tibetans and Sikkimese Bhutias follow Buddhism while Hindusim is followed by the Nepalese. Some of the important Buddhist festivals are Saga Dawa, Lhabab Dhuechen, Phang Lhabsol and Drukpa Tsheshi. The Hindu festivals celebrated there are Durga Puja, Dusshera and Diwali.

List of Festivals in Sikkim:

• Saga Dawa
• Lhabab Dhuechen
• Phang Lhabsol
• Drukpa Tsheshi
• Durga Puja
• Dusshera
• Diwali
• Janmastami
• Saraswati
• Kagyat Dance
• Holi
• Losar
• Phang Lhabsol

For more information on Festivals of India click here.

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