According to him, the mountain is revered as the abode of the principal guardian and protector-deity of Sikkim, known as “Dzoe-Nga.” “This sacred being is worshipped as the ‘Pho-lha,’ or chief of the entire assemblage of supernatural entities of Sikkim. These deities were recognised and anointed as the ‘guardian deities of the land’ by Ugyen Guru Rinpoche, also known as Guru Padmasambhava, the Patron Saint of Sikkim,” Tamang said.He also said that in recognition of its religious sanctity, the Sikkim government earlier imposed a complete ban on any attempts to scale Mount Khangchendzonga. This prohibition is legally enforced under the Sacred Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, he added.He urged Shah to treat the matter with utmost sensitivity and respect, and take up the matter with the Government of Nepal to ensure that no future expeditions are permitted on the sacred mountain.
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