Chiwong Monastery Trek - Mani Rimdu Festival

Every year the Chiwong Monastery celebrates the Mani Rimdu Festival. This festival is held from the first day of the tenth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, falling between mid-october and mid-november. The Mani Rimdu is a 19 days sequence of sacred ceremonies and empowerments culminating in a public festival lasting for three days. It is an opportunity for Shepas and Tibetans to gather together within the monastic community.

The symbolism of Mani Rimdu takes its roots in the re-creation of mythical events; the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet by the great saint Guru Rinpoche (Pasmasambhava). Through the dances, the demons are conquered, expelled or converted to Dharma Protectors.

To get some more information about the different rituals, please visit the Chiwong Monastery website.

No minimum number of participants required.