2012 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!				[Note: New Calendar Updates for 2012 Coming Soon; please check back ] Please note that His Holiness' schedule is subject to change; check back often and confirm any events with the host organizations through the links provided in the calendars or by contacting Sakya Centre. Dates with no events listed generally indicate that His Holiness is in residence in India.
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ANNUAL GRAND RITUALS & PUJAS AT SAKYA CENTRE IN INDIA

The following Drubchös and pujas are usually performed with His Holiness as Vajramaster when he is in residence. Tara Ritual and Mahakala Puja are also held every day. At the request of devotees and sponsors, pujas and scripture recitations are also held frequently. Check the Sakya Centre website for additional information.

February: Vajrayogini Drubchö:  Held annually from the 8th day of the 1st Lunar month for three days.

May: Mahavairocana Drubchö:  Held annually from the 11th of 4th Lunar month for five consecutive days. During this Drubchö, changchoks’ [purifying rituals for the deceased] are offered for all the sentient beings who have passed away.

June: Wrathful Padmasambhava Puja:  This is held for a day on the 10th of the fifth Lunar month.

August: Vajrakilaya Drubchö:  Held annually from the 11th day of the 7th Lunar month for eleven consecutive days. During this Drubchö, select monks are graded individually on their performances as chant masters leading the Vajrakilaya Drubcho.
>READ article based on an interview with His Holiness describing this practice
>VIEW photogallery of Vajrakilya ritual held at Sakya Centre, India

October: Hevajra Drubchö:  Held annually from the 13th of 9th Lunar month for eight consecutive days. As with all Drubchös, elaborate sand mandalas and offerings are prepared by the Sangha.

December: Chakrasamvara Drubchö:  Held annually from the 11th day of the eleventh Lunar month for seven consecutive days. As with all Drubchös, elaborate sand mandalas and offerings are prepared by the Sangha.

January: Gutor:  Held annually from the 23rd day of the last Lunar month of the year for seven consecutive days. During Gutor, the main deity is usually Vajrakilaya. Ritual dances are performed on this occasion.

Dhus Tor or Mahakala Day:  Held annually from the 26th day of each Lunar month for five consecutive days.

Dhamtsig Kangso:  Held at the end of alternate Lunar years, and usually lasts for seven consecutive days. This special Mahakala puja is a unique feature of the Sakya Monastery in Tibet .

For a complete list of regular and special Sakya Holy Days throughout the year, visit the Sakya Resource Guide website.