The Buddha's Great Düichen Day (Vesak) — Buddhism's most supreme festival, jointly commemorating the three events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni: his birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.
Within this special occasion, the holy relics of the Buddha's disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana will travel from India to Mongolia and be enshrined at the Batsagaan temple of Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
A sacred ceremony attended by honored guests, delegates, monks from abroad, leaders of Mongolia's many faiths, and thousands of believers.
A ceremonial procession from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
Greetings from international monks and heads of state, sutra recitation.
Long song, morin khuur, meditation, lectures, contemporary music ensemble.
Under the night sky, thousands of lights unite as a solemn ceremonial procession travels the streets from Sükhbaatar Square to Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
Participants of the light procession gather at Sükhbaatar Square as the ceremony begins.
Procession participants gather before the Batsagaan Tsogchin temple, offer the mandala, and the ceremony concludes.
