Nearly 200,000 Devotees Visited Swayambhu During Month-Long Festival
Summary
Nearly 200,000 devotees visited Swayambhu during the month-long Gunla festival organized by the Swayambhu Management and Conservation Mahasamiti. Followers of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions took part in rituals, pilgrimages and teachings across the World Heritage site and nearby monasteries.
Key Points
- Nearly 200,000 devotees visited Swayambhu during the month-long Gunla festival.
- The festival was organized by the Swayambhu Management and Conservation Mahasamiti and concluded on Saturday night.
- Participants from Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions took part in religious activities, pilgrimages and teachings.
- The Mahasamiti managed crowd control and street lighting around Swayambhu and nearby monasteries.
