Mahayana New Year is a significant festival celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists across various countries. The date of the Mahayana New Year varies each year as it follows the lunar calendar, but it usually falls between January and February. This joyful occasion marks the beginning of a new year and is observed with prayers, meditation, chanting, and other religious rituals. Devotees visit Buddhist temples, offer food and other offerings, and seek blessings for a prosperous and spiritually fulfilling year ahead.

Interesting Facts

•  This traditional Buddhist holiday honors the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha
• The repetition of sacred words known as mantras are common practice