Mani Rimdu Festival Trek 2024 name is derived from the Mani Rimdu Festival. Mani Rimdu is the most vibrant Sherpa Buddhist festival. Importantly, it is celebrated on the 15th, 16th & 17th of November 2024 in the Tengboche Monastery of Solukhumbu District of Nepal. It is a 19-day/24-hour ceremony featuring the preparation of a colorful sand mandala and various forms of mask dances performed by the monks and holy worship. The festival starts from the 1st day of the 10th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar every year and its first 3 days are the most happening moments.
The ‘Mani Rimdu’ is that ‘Mani’ means “part of the chant of Chenrenzi” (Avaloketeshwar) and ‘Rimdu’ means the small red pills that are blessed to all during the festival. It is a holy festival marking the victory of Buddhism (introduced by Guru Padmasambhava) over the ancient Bon religion or the victory of positivity over negativity.
The actual date of the festival is announced by the Head Lama of the Tengboche Monastery in March/April every year. On the last day of the festival, the Rimpoche of the monastery gives a blessing to the general people by destroying the beautifully prepared sand mandala to symbolize that ‘nothing is permanent in the universe’. For 2024, the final date of the Mani Rimdu Festival has been announced. The festival is going to take place from the 15th to the 17th of November 2024. However, the first 3 days of the festival are the most happening days. So, these three days are the never-to-miss ones. Mani Rimdu takes place in Tyangboche Monastery.
Actually, Mani Rimdu Festival which takes place in Tengboche Monastery has always been a major attraction for the visitors who come to visit the Mt Everestarea by trekking. Hundreds of trekkers attend the Mani Rimdu Festival every year and enjoy the best out of their trek.
