A one day Darla
school Rimdro was conducted in Darla MPH on 17th March. The
Rimdro, religiously named as Tshogkhor; wish fulfilling and well being, was organized
by Darla School.
The one day ritual
was presided over by His Lam Naten of Chukha Dzongkhag.
During the
ceremony, various rituals such as lighting of butterlamp, Tshogkhor(Wish
fulfilling ritual), purification ritual, Tormas, and others were conducted.
Buddhists are
nature-worshippers and believe in divinity, the soul and the primordial energy
form. Jingsey is one such ritual, which will appease harmful evils and placate
death spirits and strengthen life. We perform rituals by offering nine grains
like rice, millet, wheat, maize, mustered, etc, flowers, fruits and holy water
to their deities.
The celebration
was very simple, nature friendly as meat and alcohol items were not served. Students
and public were served butter tea, sugar tea, biscuit, and pure vegetable meals
on the day.
Hundreds of
devotees from Darla and nearby vicinities offer prayers at the annual Rimdro.
The Rimdro was
performed for the peace and well-being of the Darla family, the community, the
King, the country and the people.
The Rimdro was a
successful one, and it was due to the worthy efforts and cooperation rendered
by all the individual teachers, principals, students and the community. It
wouldn’t have been a lavish Rimdo if it was not a goodwill support from the
students’ parents. We have a practice of collecting nu.100/- from each student
to conduct this rimdro. On the other hand, many parents and teachers credibly
brought both cash and kind. Many parents contributed firewood, sacks of rice
bags, oil bottles, vegetables, juices, dals, etc to name a few.
“Rituals such as
this have multiple functions in the family and in the culture,” says one of the
school Lopens. “It is an effective agent in promoting family health and
well-being. Not only that, rituals facilitate the transmission of values and
beliefs. Rituals provide support and containment for strong emotions.
Facilitation of coordination between individuals, families and communities,” he
added.
Rituals are
important and useful ways of assisting individuals and families in dealing with
transitions and losses, bringing about healing and transmitting values from
generation to generation. The effective use of rituals is one avenue of
strengthening families and creating an environment where personal well-being is
enhanced.
Lunch was served to
students and the public.
Songs and dances
were also performed by students to refresh and entertain themselves.
The ritual is
being held annually.
Some photographs of the Rimdro:
