The three wise men
The very name “Yuksom” resonates with ancient wisdom. It translates to the “meeting place of the three learned monks”. These revered Tibetan monks, guided by cosmic forces, anointed Phuntsog Namgyal as the first Chogyal (the temporal and religious king) of Sikkim. The title “Chogyal” embodies righteousness and spiritual leadership.
Provenance and coronation
In the year 1642 AD, Phuntsog Namgyal established Yuksom as the first capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim. Here, amidst the whispering pines and snow-capped peaks, he ascended the “Throne of Norbugang”—the sacred site where the first monarch of Sikkim was crowned.
The cosmic connection
Yuksom cradles the Norbugang Chorten, a mystical monument near the throne. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born, blessed this spot. The chorten symbolizes the “third eye”, a gateway to higher consciousness. Pilgrims seek solace here, their prayers merging with the whispering winds.