They offer food material to the lake and carry waters of the lake as Prasad (substance that is first offered to a deity and then consumed). People believe that Shiva exists in "solemn meditation inside the lake". During this festival, pilgrims float butter lamps in the lake on bamboo boats tied with khadas (scared scarves), in the evenings chanting prayers as mark of reverence, along with many other food offerings. Chho-Tsho, is another festival that is observed here in the month of October after the cardamom harvest to offer gratitude for providing people with food. See also Lake Tsongmo Tilicho lake Gallery References External links A website with pictures of Kheceopalri lake A website with pictures of Khecheopalri lake and Khecehopalri Monastery Sacred lakes of Sikkim Gyalshing district Tourism in Northeast India