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FESTIVALS

Lepcha/Bhutia New Year's Day: January 

Celebrated in the first week of January during Makar Sankranti when colourful fairs are held along the Teesta River. 

Tibetan New Year's Day:February

Colourful folk-dances are held at the monasteries and at the main market places on this day.

Durga Puja/Dussehra: September/ October 

Goddess Durga is worshipped and her images are immersed in the river after taking them in colourful processions.
 

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