Saka Dawa

Saka Dawa, the fourth month according to the Tibetan Calendar (Lunar route) is the holiest time. The month holds a special significance for Tibetan Buddhists and is a peak time for pilgrimages.


The full moon day, which always falls on the 15th day (Tsewa-Choenga) is believed to be the day when, from twelve stages, three stages; birth, enlightenment and par nirvana of Lord Buddha, was believed to happen.


Unlike any other months, people offer more prayers, burn butter lamps, incenses and candles, give alms to beggars, do Koras (circumambulation) of monasteries and a few ceased bad doings from that month onwards. It is believed that all the merits will be multiplied 100,000 times from our dharma practices.