Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Foundation stone laid for Thami Naem in Aritar

GANGTOK, 6 May: Akhil Sikkim Thami Sangh organised the foundation stone laying ceremony of the community’s tradition house, a ‘Thami Naem’, at Aritar, Rhenock, on3 May. The foundation stone was laid by the Panchayat president Binod Gurung after ritual prayer offerings by a Thami priest, ‘Guru Appa’ Dhan Bahadur Thami.
The occasion was also attended by gram Panchayat member Chewang Norbu Bhutia along with a strong presence of Thami community members, informs NB Thami, executive member of the construction committee in a press release issued today.
The building plans for the traditional house include a section for archives, library and guest room along with a conference hall. The house will be fronted by a ‘Bhumey Thaan’, the worship place of the Thamis, the release adds.
The community is confident that the traditional house will also come up as a tourist spot.
Chandra Bahadur Thami had donated land to the Sangh six years ago to develop a place of worship of the Thami community of Sikkim, the release informs.
A major component of the funds for the construction has been provided by the State government, informs Sheela Thami.

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