Kagyed dance, a customary dance festival which is celebrated annually in Sikkim falls in which month?

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  1. May
  2. October
  3. December
  4. August

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Option 3 : December
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The correct answer is December.

Key Points

  • Kagyed dance, a customary dance festival, celebrated annually in Sikkim falls on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month according to the Tibetan calendar, which according to the English calendar falls in the month of December.
  • In the name of eight tantrik Gods and Goddesses commonly called Kagyed, lamas on these days perform dances and sing songs in different monasteries and offer prayers to them requesting these deities to save human beings from the tormenting evil spirits and to bless them for good health and fortune.
  • It is celebrated by Buddhists n Takes place in Monasteries, particularly at the Old Rumtek Monastery
  • The celebrations commence two days prior to the onset of Loosong

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Additional Information

  • Sikkim
    • ​CM - Prem Singh Tamang
    • Governor - Om Prakash Mathur
    • Capital - Gangtok
    • Passes - Nathu La, Dongkha La, Jelep La
    • Famous Dances - Limboo, Mask Dance, Singhi Chaam, Chu Faat, etc
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