Kathina 2024

 

Dear Friends and Family, We are excited to announce that the long-awaited Kathina Celebration is almost here! This special event will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, and we warmly invite you to join us for a time of reflection, devotion, and community. Program for November 2nd: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Refreshments and candle lighting around the Stupa 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Pirith chanting and the Most Noble Pattana Deshana If you'd like to contribute, please sign up for flowers and candles via the SignUpGenius link below. Program for November 3rd: 6:00 AM: Kathina Ceremony begins with the offering of the Chivara 6:30 AM: Buddha Pooja 7:00 AM: Heel Dhana (Offering food) 7:30 AM: Breakfast for devotees 8:00 AM: Program for Devotees 9:00 AM: Padu Pevima (Dyeing the robe with medicinal herbs) 10:00 AM: Pindapatha-Bessaja Pooja (Offering medications to monks) 10:30 AM: Buddha Pooja 11:00 AM: Almsgiving for monks 12:00 PM: Lunch for devotees 1:00 PM: Program for Devotees 3:00 PM: Kathina Perahera (Procession) 4:00 PM: Chivara Pujava 5:00 PM: Refreshments 5:30 PM: Attavissi Pooja 6:00 PM: Program concludes Your presence would be a great honor on this auspicious day, regarded as one of the eight most meritorious deeds in Buddhism. If you would like to participate or assist in any way, please visit the SignUpGenius link below. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at 404-388-1977 or dshanali2@aol.com. We look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion together! SignUpGenius Pindapatha & Katina Celebration 2024 With Metta, Devotees of Georgia Buddhist Vihara

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