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Festivals
in Bhutan
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The
dance of the Noblemen and Ladies being performed
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the second day of the Thimphu Tshechu on ThursdayThe
Tshechu is a festival honouring Guru Padmasambhava, an Indian saint
who contributed enormously to the diffusion of Tantric Buddhism in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Nepal and Bhutanaround 800 AD. |
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He is
the founder of the Nyingmapa, the "old school"of Lamaism. The biography
of the Guru is highlighted by the 12 episodes of Buddha Shakyamuni's
life. Each
episode is commemorated on the10th day of the month.
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Tshechu is a religious festival and by attending it, it is believe done
gains merits. The dates and the duration of the festivals vary from one
district to another but they always take place on or around the 10th day
of the month according to the Bhutanese calendar. |
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