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The Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a significant spiritual celebration in Bhutan. It occurs on the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, corresponding to June or July in the Gregorian calendar.
Guru Rinpoche is revered as the Second Buddha in Bhutanese tradition. He is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is believed to have been born miraculously from a lotus flower. The day marks his birth anniversary and honors his contribution to the spread of Vajrayana Buddhism across the Himalayan region.
On this day, people engage in various spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting mantras, hoisting prayer flags for peace and prosperity. They also dress in their finest traditional attire to attend religious ceremonies. The Birth Anniversary is considered an auspicious time for starting new ventures or making important life decisions.