GUN-LA FESTIVAL | A Month Long Buddhist Festival of Nepal

Gun-La is the tenth month of Nepal Sambat lunar calendar which usually falls in the month August during mid monsoon. The month is celebrated by Newari-Buddhists who offer prayers and devotional music to the Buddha at sacred Buddhist sites. Gun-La is an important event among the communities that celebrate the festival. This practice of observing Gun-La dates back to the Buddha's time when monks gathered during the period and studied Dharma. Hope you enjoy this video of the festival of Gun-La celebrated in Kathmandu Valley.
Special thanks to contributors: 365 World Channel and Mr. Chiran Shakya, for translation and broadcasting in Thailand.