GALDAN NAMCHOT
Festive Month: December
Tsongkhap's Birthday And Buddhahood
This socio-religious event is celebrated to observe the birthday and the
Buddhahood of Tsongkhapa- the Tibetan saint-scholar who founded the
Gelukpa school of Tibetan Buddhism during the 14th century. The Gelukpa
School later developed as the dominant monastic order in Central Tibet.
The festivities include illumination of all monastic, public and
residential buildings throughout
Ladakh . Namchaot
heralds the beginning of the New Year celebrations, which continue till
the festival of Dosmoche.
During this festival, it is customary to prepare various varieties of the
traditional dish, Thukpa' in every home to be served to visiting friends
and relatives to mark celebration of the festival.
