Kalkani Devi Mandir Sacred Grove
It is located just above the confluence of river Teesta and Rangeet and below the Melli-Jorthang road commonly known as Triveni in South Sikkim.
About this Sacred Grove
It is located just above the confluence of river Teesta and Rangeet and below the Melli-Jorthang
road commonly known as Triveni in South Sikkim. The grove is in tropical moist deciduous forest with Shorea robusta being dominant tree species of the area. The history of the temple dates back when Sikkim
was a Kingdom and Darjeeling was a part of Sikkim.
The then Chogyal of Sikkim used to worship Mount Khangchendzonga here. It is also the sacred place
for Lepchas. The main deity of the sacred grove is known as Triveni Mahi. It is believed that Triveni Mahi
is the wish fulfilling goddess and is well known among the communities of Sikkim irrespective of a religion.
Location
Coordinates: 27.1314000, 88.3159000
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sal tree
Shorea robusta- Individual Count
- 0