Question

    The people of Sikkim celebrate Lhabab Dhnechen which is observed to mark the descent of ________ from heaven back to earth.

    A Lord Vishnu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Buddha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Shiva Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Mahaviira Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lhabab Dhuechen is observed to mark the descent of Lord Buddha from heaven back to earth. He had left earth at the age of 41 to give teachings to benefit the gods and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from samsara. It occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar.

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