Saga Dawa is the most sacred festival in Sikkim's Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
The celebrations
Monks and devotees carry holy scriptures in colourful processions through Gangtok, and monasteries fill with prayer, butter lamps and offerings.
When and where
It falls on the full moon of the fourth Tibetan month, usually May or June; Gangtok and major gompas are the best places to witness it.
- Timing: May/June (full moon)
- Scripture processions in Gangtok
- A serene, spiritual atmosphere
- Respectful dress appreciated
We can align a Sikkim tour with Saga Dawa — ask about net rates for these dates.
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