In Sikkim, the festival of Pang-Lhab-Sol is being celebrated today with traditional gaiety and religious fervour. On this day, people worship the Mount Kanchenjungha they revere as their guardian deity. The festival also commemorates the signing of the historic blood brotherhood treaty between the ethnic Bhutia and Lepcha tribes in the thirteenth century AD. AIR Gangok correspondent reports that Special prayers were held at Tshuklakhang Monastery at the palace of the erstwhile Chogayl and at the Statue of Unity in Gangtok. A carnival depicting the diverse culture of the State was taken out at MG Marg in the town. The Governor Mr. Balmiki Prasad Singh was also present on the occasion. Pang-Lhab-Sol celebrations were held at Ravangla Monastery in South Sikkim district and was also attended by State Chief Minister Mr.Pawan Chamling.