नेपाल सम्वत् ११४५  तछलागाः ७ (असार ४, २०८२ ) जून १८, २०२५ ,बुधबार, बाँपीझ्याला । The Lowo-Monlam Chenmo was recently held in Jharkot, Muktinath, for seven days at the Jharkot centre, attended by over 500 monks and nuns. "It was amazing to see," one of the spectators told THT. This event occurs during the Saga Dawa month, which commemorates Buddha's birthday, enlightenment, and death—all in the same month. Kunzon Thakuri, of Jharkot, who is in charge of the Chhusang Monastery restoration and chairperson of the NORBUSUM Foundation, said, "This prayer takes place once a year. This year there were a total of 578 monks and nuns." She added, "It is done alternately in Lower Mustang and Upper Mustang. This year, we performed in Lower Mustang. Next year, in Upper Mustang."

According to Thakuri, this prayer (pooja) is offered for universal peace and harmony. It is performed especially during Saga Dawa, considered the most significant month in the Tibetan or Buddhist calendar because it commemorates Buddha's birthday, enlightenment, and death. "Prayers during this month are expected to multiply by hundreds of millions," she explained. The recent event lasted seven days in Jharkot, where all the monks and nuns from Mustang’s Gumba—totaling 578—along with 700 to 800 locals, participated in the prayers.

The Mustang Sakya Buddhist Association covered all expenses for the monks and nuns, including their stay and transportation. The association receives donations from every Mustang resident for the grand prayers and also from international supporters in the United States, Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. Thakuri emphasized that the pooja is performed to keep the world safe from conflict, pandemics, and disasters. "Overall, it is performed for the good of the entire world," she stated.

Although Monlam Chenmo has been celebrated for seven years now, the local government has provided little support. Historically, this prayer festival dates back to the 14th century but was halted due to financial constraints. "We have been celebrating for seven years, and next year, Monlam Chenmo will be performed in Upper Mustang at Niphu Monastery," Thakuri said. As chairperson of the NORBUSUM Foundation, she is actively involved in various educational and religious activities in the Mustang area through her work and the foundation.