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| + | [[Tarboche]] flagpole, is one of the most important aspect of [[Tibetan]] [[spirituality]]. On “[[Saga Dawa]]” [[Tarboche]] which is an impressive and capturing annual {{Wiki|festival}} of [[Mt. Kailash]] this giant flagpole which has numerous [[prayer flags]] on it is brought down and replaced. This annual {{Wiki|festival}} or one can also mention it as a carnival attracts [[Tibetans]] from all over along with other tourists and [[pilgrims]]. This [[ritual]] is performed every year on the [[full moon]] day of the fourth [[lunar month]] of the [[Tibetan]] [[calendar]], to celebrate [[Sakyamuni's]] [[enlightenment]]”. During the flagpole ceremony as the poles tip is raised and pointed {{Wiki|east}} towards [[Gyangdrak]] [[Monastery]], [[monks]] of that [[monastery]] carry out a special [[ritual]]. A cacophony of {{Wiki|music}} from long trumpets, [[conch shells]] and other instruments welcomes the rising flagpole. It is like a [[magical]] event that captures one’s [[senses]]. [[People]] gathered there attach there [[prayer flags]] and help in making the pole rise again. The flagpole should be [[standing]] in a perfect upright position or it is believed that things will not be good for [[Tibet]]. | ||
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[http://www.kailash-yatra.org/about-kailash-parvat.html] | [http://www.kailash-yatra.org/about-kailash-parvat.html] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:20, 15 September 2013
Tarboche flagpole, is one of the most important aspect of Tibetan spirituality. On “Saga Dawa” Tarboche which is an impressive and capturing annual festival of Mt. Kailash this giant flagpole which has numerous prayer flags on it is brought down and replaced. This annual festival or one can also mention it as a carnival attracts Tibetans from all over along with other tourists and pilgrims. This ritual is performed every year on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar, to celebrate Sakyamuni's enlightenment”. During the flagpole ceremony as the poles tip is raised and pointed east towards Gyangdrak Monastery, monks of that monastery carry out a special ritual. A cacophony of music from long trumpets, conch shells and other instruments welcomes the rising flagpole. It is like a magical event that captures one’s senses. People gathered there attach there prayer flags and help in making the pole rise again. The flagpole should be standing in a perfect upright position or it is believed that things will not be good for Tibet.
