Engage yourself with the noise, colourful dance, slashing swords to mark the victory of good over evil at Upper Mustang.
Tiji festival 2021 dates are announced and will celebrate from 9th May to 11th May 2021
Trek to Upper Mustang Tiji Festival gives you an insight into the old Tibetan culture residing in the realm of the Mustang region. The auspicious festival of Tiji is Celebrated by the local Gurung and Bista communities of upper Mustang. Since the 15th century, the three days festival is observed by exchanging love and greetings among the communities, wishing for world peace and no natural destruction.
Various deities are worshipped on the very first day of the festival while the second and third days see the presentation of cultural dances. This typical festival carries the Ancient mythology associated with the belief in the reincarnation of Buddhist Lama Dorji Sunu.
It is believed that Lamaa Dorji Sunu Fought a battle against his demon father that spread epidemics to save the Kingdom of Mustang. The Tiji festival is also referred to as lunar festival or mid-autumn festival & is held on 31 May To 2nd June.
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History of Tiji Festival
- “Tiji” the name is an abbreviation of the word “Tempa Chirim” which means “Prayer for World Peace”.
- The Tiji festival celebrates the victory of Lord Buddha’s incarnation Dorji Sunu over a demon.
- The Tiji festival usually takes place around mid-autumn-31 May To 2nd June.
- Since Tiji is a lunar festival, every year the dates are different.
- The monks of Lo Manthang “Choedhe” monastery perform ritual dances during the Tiji celebration.
- The Tiji festival dances are all organized by the Choede Monastery
Highlights of the Tiji Festival
- Kaligandaki River Gorge-the deepest canyon in the word.
- Lo-Manthang- the capital of Upper Mustang
- Kagbeni village- one of the beautiful village
- Scenic flight Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomsom and back to Kathmandu.
- Witness 3 days Tiji Festivals in Upper Mustang
- Promising views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri.
- White-washed mountain villages, alongside colourful Buddhist shrines, prayer flags and temples
Top things to do during Mustang Tiji Festival
- Explore Four stories Chhoser Cave with 50 + private room and community kitchen
- Pick a date to catch up for Tiji Festival
- Take time to see The Mysteries Sky Caves, a collection of some 10,000 man-made caves dug into the sides of valleys.
- Spend overnight at Kagbeni village
- Involve in the Tiji Celebration
