Pilgrims arrive in Tibet for Saga Dawa

When mentioned Tibetan religion, the dense nationality color and its mysterious atmosphere will appear in mind, giving people the feeling of mystery and dignity. In Tibetan culture, Buddhism is no doubt one of its most important elements in Tibet culture, and there are over one thousand temples have been founded in Tibet. Tibetan people believe the month of Saga Dawa is so sacred that any merit obtained in religious practice will double. Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency, today introduces Saga Dawa to you.

According to the Tibetan Lunar calendar, the entire 4th month is called Saga Dawa. The reason for the festival is that there are several pivotal events in Buddha’s life, including his birth, his enlighten, his first sermon, his death and release into nirvana. So this month is the holy month of Tibet. At the 15th morning of this month, many pilgrims are making their way along the long road of prayer under the moonlight when most people are still asleep.
Monks in the temple will light up some butter lamps, and put cassock on the statue of Buddha at age 12, and open its doors to the pilgrims. Pilgrim will feel more happy and exciting because we are about to see the Buddha, the deity. They edge slowly towards the statue of Buddha at age 12, they believe that take a look at the statue in Jokhang Temple means having a dialogue with Buddha. Some pilgrim even brings their baby to the temple, hope the divinities can bless their children grow up healthy and peaceful.
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