In pictures: Devotees mark Dipankara Buddha procession in Kathmandu
Summary
Devotees in Kathmandu carry a centuries-old Buddhist idol during the grand Dipankara Buddha procession and Panchadana offerings, commemorating the Samyak Mahadan ceremony which hasn't been held for 24 years.
Key Points
- Devotees carried a centuries-old Buddhist idol in Kathmandu on July 29, 2026.
- The procession included offering Panchadana at a prayer site.
- The event commemorates the Samyak Mahadan, a sacred Buddhist ceremony.
- The Samyak Mahadan ceremony traditionally occurs every 12 years but has not taken place for 24 years.
