Mahavairocana Drubcho

Held annually from the 11th of 4th Lunar month for five consecutive days.
     
Name of the
Annual Grand Rituals & Pujas
Date of the Pujas
     
Vajrayogini Drubcho
Held annually from the 8th day of the 1st Lunar month for three days.
   
Mahavairocana Drubcho
Held annually from the 11th of 4th Lunar month for five consecutive days. During this Drubcho, changchoks’ [purifying rituals for the deceased] are offered for all the sentient beings who have passed away.
   
Vajrakilaya Drubcho
Held annually from the 11th day of the 7th Lunar month for eleven consecutive days. During this Drubcho, select monks are graded individually on their performances as chant masters leading the Vajrakilaya Drubcho.
   
Hevajra Drubcho
Held annually from the 13th of 9th Lunar month for eight consecutive days. As with all Drubchos, elaborate sand mandalas and offerings are prepared by the Sangha.
   
Dhamtsig Kangso
Held at the end of alternate Lunar years, and usually lasts for seven consecutive days. This special Mahakala puja is a unique feature of the Sakya Monastery in Tibet.
   
Chakrasamvara Drubcho
Held annually from the 11th day of the eleventh Lunar month for seven consecutive days. As with all Drubchos, elaborate sand mandalas and offerings are prepared by the Sangha.
   
Gutor
Held annually from the 23rd day of the last Lunar month of the year for seven consecutive days. During Gutor, the main deity is usually Vajrakilaya. Ritual dances are performed on this occasion.
   
Dhus Tor or Mahakala Day
Held annually from the 26th day of each Lunar month for five consecutive days.
   
Wrathful Padmasambhava Puja
This is held for a day on the 10th of the fifth Lunar month.