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Mani Rimdu
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Mani Rimdu
A sacred three-day festival performed by the Sherpa community at Tengboche Monastery. Elaborate masked dances (cham) depict the victory of Buddhism over the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
Details
Festival Information
Month
November (Tibetan lunar calendar)
Duration
3 days
Location
Tengboche Monastery, Everest region
Type
Religious
Significance
Cultural Significance
Mani Rimdu means "the small Mani festival" and is intended to bless the community. The festival culminates in the creation and dispersal of a sand mandala, symbolizing impermanence.
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