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Embracing spirituality and wisdom || 5th TORGYA Festival lead by his eminence Thegtsey Rinpoche La.

The Torgya Festival is a significant monastic celebration observed annually by the Monpa community in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Traditionally held in the 11th month of the lunar calendar, which typically falls in January, the festival spans three days and is dedicated to warding off external negative energies and protecting against natural calamities, thereby ensuring prosperity and well-being for the community. MYGOV BLOG In recent years, the Shar Amartala Torgya Festival has been celebrated at the Thegtse Sangye Choi Long Monastery in Balemu, West Kameng district. This monastery, under the patronage of His Eminence The 14th Thegtse Rinpoche, has become a focal point for the festival's activities. The festival features traditional dances performed by monks in vibrant costumes and masks, each dance narrating a mythological tale and symbolizing the expulsion of evil spirits. Notable performances include the Pha Cham, an early morning dance aimed at purifying the body and spreading good health, and the Losjker Chungiye, performed by 12 monks representing the 12 zodiac signs. ARUNACHAL 24 MYGOV BLOG A central ritual of the festival involves the creation of a "Torma," a three-foot-tall effigy crafted from ingredients like butter, barley, milk, and molasses. This effigy embodies negative energies and is ceremonially burned in a structure made of dried bamboo leaves, known as "Mechang," symbolizing the destruction of evil forces. The final day, referred to as "Wang," includes the distribution of traditional sweets called "Tseril" and local beer "Tse-Chang," followed by blessings from the Head Lama, who ties colored cloth strips around the wrists of devotees as a sign of protection and well-being. MYGOV BLOG The festival not only serves religious and cultural purposes but also acts as a unifying event for the Monpa community, attracting devotees from various regions, including West Kameng, Tawang, and neighboring Bhutan. The participation of local leaders and the community's commitment to preserving their indigenous identity through such festivals highlight the cultural significance of the Torgya Festival in Balemu. #spiritual #festival #torgya ‪@thegtserinpoche3547‬