BAHI-DYO BWOEGU
"Bahi-Dyo Bwoegu" literally means to display Gods and this is what is done at Buddhist monastery courtyards all over the Kathmandu Valley during the month of "Gunla".
Huge images of Buddha are brought out and put on public display with complete ornamentation. Ancient texts, scroll paintings and other sacred treasures preserved at these monasteries are also exhibited. Groups of devotees accompanied by their traditional musical bands go in procession from courtyard to courtyard to view the displays. The ceremony is one of the most important festivals in Newar Buddhism. The display at the courtyard of Thambahil(better known as Thamel) is especially fascinating. There is always a crowd of devotees who come to get a glimpse of the famous religious texts written in gold and silver ink kept here.
Besides this festival is celebrated in public, once in twelve years. The statues of these Gods are very expensive.
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