Galdan Namchot
Galdan Namchot is a festival celebrated in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and many regions of Himalaya, particularly in Ladakh, India. It is to commemorate the birth as well as parinirvana (death) and the Buddhahood of Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419 AD), a famous Scholar/teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Galdan Namchot also marks the beginning of the new year celebrations in Ladakh.
| Galdan Namchot | |
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Leh Palace lit in night on Galdan Namchot, 2016 | |
| Observed by | Ladakhis Buddhists |
| Type | Religious festival New year Commemoration |
| Significance | Commemorate the birth and parinirvana (death) of Je Tsongkhapa and marking of beginning of Ladakhi new year |
| Begins | December |
| Ends | December |
| Date | 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Losar, Losoong Festival |
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