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Nag Temple
- Zuluk,Sikkim
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Overview
Situated at a tallness of around 10,100 feet on the tough territory of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim, Zuluk or Dzuluk is a little town alongside a winding street. It was at one time a travel indicate the noteworthy Silk Route from Tibet to India. It is generally a developing and odd goal in East Sikkim.
About the Temple
Nag Temple is arranged at the vantage point in Zuluk. Nag sanctuary is a standout amongst the most acclaimed sanctuaries devoted to the Nag Devta. Moulded like a hollow, the sanctuary houses an excellent symbol of King Cobra or Nag, which is a divine being in Hindu mythology. Actually framed, symbol of Nag Devta is made through the breaks in rocks. The nearby individuals worship the Nag God with incredible love.
Accessibility
Airport
Bagdogra is the nearest airport. One can drive for around 7-8 hours drive to reach Zuluk.
Railways
New Jalpaiguri railway Station in West Bengal is the closest railway station. A drive of around 7-8 hours drive will take one to Zuluk.
Road
Zuluk can be reached from Siliguri by various hired vehicle in roughly 7 hours. Tourists can also travel to Zuluk from Gangtok in roughly 4 hours by hiring vehicles.
Temple Address
Nag Temple,
Zuluk,
East Sikkim District,
Sikkim,
India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Wealth
- Good health
- Protection from trouble
Shlokas
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.