Question

Which of these festivals is considered the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni?

• A. Tamladu
• B. Saga Dawa
• C. Ojiyale
• D. Sangken

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Saga Dawa

Saga Dawa is considered the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni. Saga means the fourth and Dawa means month in Tibetan. It is the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni. During this month, Buddhists of Sikkim offer prayers in various monasteries of the state.