The Festival
There are a number of things that are done on this festival, for
different occasions there are different rituals. Like on the Buddha's
birth day - birds are freed; sweets, fruit and food are distributed,
Kangyur is read out and meat is abstained from eating. Lamps are lit
from the early morning and recitation of the holy scriptures begans.
On the day of the enlightenment, the Bodh tree is decorated, the
Kangyur is read and meat is abstained from eating. Then there is a
colorful procession that is carried out through the streets of the city
with rabdungs and gyalings (musical instruments). In addition to this
lectures and prayers are held throughout the city grounds and
monasteries. On this day various cultural programmes are also celebrated
like the martial arts and art forms. It is the most spectacular things
of the festival, from the morning to the evening this show goes on.( Its
a must see thing. If you are here during this festival don't miss it
out,you won't find anything like this!).
Then comes the day when Buddha achieved Nirvana – the day when his
soul combined with that of the God's. This day is observed comparatively
in silence. Again, the holy book- Kangyur is read, teachings of Buddha
are spread out and food is distributed. A silence prevails this day as
compared to the other celebrations.
Our Suggestions
Eastern part of India is cladded with beautiful hills, natural
beauty and greenery. Its a place where silence plays among the hop
hollah of celebrations. There are a number of places to visit like
Shillong (Natural greenery), Leh and Ladakh ( the hills with white
frozen beauty of snow enveloping the trees and the hills),
Kanchenjunga Range, Shimla, Kasauli, Khonsa, Kalimpong, Darjeeling
(Hill Stations) and the Toy Train (World Heritage).
If you intend to visit these beautiful places then plan a tour
according to your comfort. The months of December to February are
usually snow clad ones, and October to December(beginning ) are
usually the light winter ones. The best months are from May to June
when these have a pleasant weather.
Here the food is usually noodles and non – vegetarian which is
easily available.
Pre booking your hotel saves for a comfortable stay and journey so
pre book it.
For further queries, contact us.
