Saga Dawa celebrated by Buddhist communities falls between which two months?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. May and June.
Saga Dawa is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated mainly by Tibetan Buddhists and other Himalayan communities. It commemorates three major events in the life of Lord Buddha — his birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away). The festival falls on the full moon day of the fourth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar, which usually corresponds to May and June in the Gregorian calendar. During Saga Dawa, devotees engage in prayers, offerings, and acts of charity, believing that the merit earned during this time is multiplied. It is considered the most sacred month in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.