Janaipurnima mela

Welcome to  Janaipurnima "Aama Chodingmo" (Parvatikunda Pilgrimage!

Foure hundred meters above the village of Gatlang in Rasuwa, Nepal, Ama Chodingmo (' Parvati Kunda sits like a jewel in the forest.  Situated at 2,600m, the small wetland is not only a reservoir of biodiversity but also a major source of water for 400 households in Gatlang Village and a religious site that draws hundreds of visitors to festivals each year 1.

According to Hinduism, when the poison released from the churning ocean killed the entire human race, then Lord Shiva drank that poison to save the entire human world. As the poison started to burn from within, Lord Shiva went to the Himalayas to ease the burning sensation, so he brought his wife Parvati with him. It is said that when Parvati climbed the Himalayan region (Parvati now Parvati Kunda) . Ama Chodingmomai', when he became unable to walk, only Shiva remained and Shiva could not leave his Parvati and go away.

According to local lamas and elders, the 'guru' of Buddhism, Guru Padmasambhapa (Guru Rimporche), did penance in the Himalayas and gained knowledge for happiness, peace, survival and salvation. 'Sagun' was said at the beginning of penance for the welfare of the human community and the entire human community. "The most holy water is considered essential for bathing after penance. Among the holy waters of the Himalayan region, the most holy water in Himachal Pradesh is name of the "Chhopema ( Rewalsar lake" in the search for the most holy water. In the Rasuwa district of India and Nepal.

After knowing that Aama Chhodingmo (Parvatikunda) is the mother, the water of these two places can be used as auspicious for penance and can be used for bathing after attaining enlightenment. Since it was possible for Guru Rimporche to convey the knowledge gained through penance to the human community, bathing in the water of one of these two pools is said to fulfill all wishes.

Every year, on Janaipurnima fair is held at Parvatikunda, a religinses place that every person must visit at least once in his life. Every year, thousands of Hindu, Budist and non-religious devotees come from far and wide to bathe in the fair with the belief that after taking a bath, their heart's desires will be fulfilled. Watching the performance will give you heavenly pleasure, so don't miss this year in Janaipurnima Mela festival! Tasi Delek Gatlang 3 Rasuwa.!!

On Janaipurnima  Mela "Aama Chodingmo" (Parvatikunda Pilgrimage . Ama chodingmo 3 Galang, Rasuwa ,  Nepal. should not missing you!!