23 September. Blessed rainy day. How Bhutan believe spiritually
Blessed Raining Day, known in Dzongkha as Thrue Bab, is one of the most cherished traditional holidays in Bhutan. It is celebrated annually according to the Bhutanese lunar calendar, usually falling in September. The day holds both spiritual and social significance, bringing together families, friends, and communities to honor Bhutanese culture, religion, and seasonal change. According to Bhutanese belief, Blessed Raining Day marks the time when all natural waters in the country are sanctified. On this day, rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, and even rainfall itself are considered blessed with divine powers. It is said that bathing in these waters cleanses one’s body of impurities and washes away sins, misdeeds, and negativities accumulated over the past year. This spiritual purification is thought to prepare individuals for the new harvest season with renewed energy, positivity, and good fortune. The origins of this festival are rooted in Buddhist cosmology. Scriptures describe it as...