Sumdrag Kangsol

Sumdrag Kangsol is an important Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated in Bhutan, particularly in the Paro and Thimphu regions. This festival is dedicated to the worship of Sumdrag, a deity associated with protection and spiritual healing. The event typically takes place in the 12th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, around February or March, and holds great significance for the Bhutanese Buddhist community.

During Sumdrag Kangsol, various rituals and prayers are performed at local monasteries and temples. Devotees engage in chanting and mantra recitations to invoke blessings and seek protection from the deity. Monks often perform Cham dances, where they wear elaborate costumes and masks to symbolize the deity’s protective qualities. The dance is believed to purify the environment and dispel negative influences.

The festival is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and community unity, fostering both individual and collective well-being in the Bhutanese society.

Sumdrang Kangsol is a small festival held from 27 to 30 of the nineth month of Bhutanese calender