<h1>Sacred Mountain Ritual Seeks Cultural Restoration and Preservation of Mt Kanchenjunga's Spiritual Essence</h1> A two-day sanctification ceremony began in northern Sikkim to restore the sacredness of Mt Kanchenjunga after a recent controversial expedition from Nepal. Organized by a local committee, the event emphasized the mountain's spiritual significance and called for halting planned climbing expeditions. Indigenous communities consider the mountain a sacred deity, and local leaders urged cultural sensitivity and preservation of spiritual heritage.