Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Saka Dawa Begins in Tibetan Settlement, Featuring Rituals
Tibetans in Gajapati district are celebrating Saka Dawa, a special time for them.
They are doing special prayers and rituals, with about 200 lamas involved.
Saka Dawa is important because it includes Buddha Purnima.
They are focusing on being positive and peaceful.
The festival started and will last until June 12.
The celebration includes prayers for world peace.
Around 3,000 Tibetans are participating in this festival across five different settlements.
Tibetans in Gajapati district have begun observing Saka Dawa.
The festival will culminate on the morning of June 12.
Around 200 lamas and other Tibetans are participating in special rituals and prayers.
Buddha Purnima, a significant day for Buddhists, will be a major ritual during the festival.
Tibetans are performing special rituals for world peace.
- Who
- Tibetans, including around 200 lamas.
- What
- Observance of Saka Dawa, including rituals and prayers.
- When
- Started with Saka Dawa and will culminate on June 12.
- Where
- Gajapati district, across five settlements.
- Why
- To observe Saka Dawa, introspect, and pray for world peace.
- Buddha Purnima
- June 11
- Culmination
- June 12
- Settlements
- Chandragiri, Jiranga, Takillipadar, Labarsingh, Mahendragarh
- Tibetans
- 3,000
- Location
- Gajapati district