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There is no second opinion that Lharipa Ganden lama is the reigning monarch of traditional art of Sikkim and the masterpiece thankas drawn by this simple, unassuming and soft-spoken but outstanding and Artist have enriched a number of houses including those of kings, prime Minster and common people alike. He is not only a foremost traditional artist but also an indisputable authority on traditional sikkimese handicraft, designs motifs, frescoes, papier Mache, wood carving etc. Besides being a well known Buddhist scholar. Born on 10 th January 1932, in phodong, North Sikkim.   At the age of twelve Ganden Lama started his career as an artist in traditional arts. He underwent apprenticeship with one of the most renowned artists of that period Lharipa rinsing lama and over the years, gained considerable experience and expertise in the art of thanka painting in which he excelled. In1955, he was appointed as a traditional art instructor in Enchey School. During 1956 he represe...